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Permalink Reply by Martin Hazard on July 18, 2011 at 5:30am

This problem is not limited to the USPS. I have seen other delivery vehicles parked in the bike lane on Kinzie numerous times. It would be nice to see some enforcement of the lane rules here. If drivers are allowed to flaunt the rules on Kinzie, what hope is there of getting bike lane rules enforced anywhere?

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Permalink Reply by igz on July 18, 2011 at 6:03am

Union Station needs to be addressed as well.  Busses, shuttles, cabs, passenger cars...

 

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Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on July 18, 2011 at 8:39am

I honestly think contacting the mayors office is prudent in this case. This is the new mayor's baby and I'm sure he'd be pissed to hear any kind of bad publicity from it.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on July 18, 2011 at 8:50am

I'd suggest attacking this problem on multiple fronts by contacting the mayor's office, the commanders of police districts, postal carrier supervisors, shuttle bus companies, delivery services, etc.   It helps to have as much specific info as possible.  Taking one or more clear photos that show location, vehicle #, company, etc. is extremely useful.

 

If the problem is with a cab, you can report this via 311.  Having the cab # and cab company name is critical to getting follow-up.

 

Some companies/authorities will be more responsive than others, but if they get enough complaints they will be forced to respond.

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