Chicago, Bike Grid Now!
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We're demanding a city-wide #bikegridnow with slow & safe bike-prioritized streets across Chicago. bikegridnow.org
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Submit feedback via this map for Evanston’s 2026 Bike Plan Update. Drop pins where walking/biking feels unsafe and be specific in supporting corridors for protected lanes or greenways. Even if others have made your suggestions, add them anyway so your voice is heard!
communityremarks.com/evanston/
communityremarks.com/evanston/
City of Evanston Bike Plan Update
Community Remarks enables citizens to post their ideas to a map
communityremarks.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Submit feedback via this map for Evanston’s 2026 Bike Plan Update. Drop pins where walking/biking feels unsafe and be specific in supporting corridors for protected lanes or greenways. Even if others have made your suggestions, add them anyway so your voice is heard!
communityremarks.com/evanston/
communityremarks.com/evanston/
We need ALL of #BikeChi to come out for the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Complete Streets Monday 2/9 at 1pm.
We've been keeping close tabs on our haters and we know they're planning to pack this meeting.
Let's show them whose streets these are.
Feedback: airtable.com/appzWPBWupXr...
We've been keeping close tabs on our haters and we know they're planning to pack this meeting.
Let's show them whose streets these are.
Feedback: airtable.com/appzWPBWupXr...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
We need ALL of #BikeChi to come out for the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Complete Streets Monday 2/9 at 1pm.
We've been keeping close tabs on our haters and we know they're planning to pack this meeting.
Let's show them whose streets these are.
Feedback: airtable.com/appzWPBWupXr...
We've been keeping close tabs on our haters and we know they're planning to pack this meeting.
Let's show them whose streets these are.
Feedback: airtable.com/appzWPBWupXr...
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Here's a post with more of our images from today's Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Chicago, plus a video of the closing speech.
@babski.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @itskylelucas.com
@babski.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @itskylelucas.com
Eyes on the street: Chicago's memorial bike ride for fallen VA nurse Alex Pretti - Streetsblog Chicago
This afternoon, despite snow and temperatures in the 20s, perhaps hundreds of Chicagoans took to the streets for a bicycle parade honoring Alex Pretti. A week ago, the 37-year-old VA nurse was shot to...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Here's a post with more of our images from today's Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Chicago, plus a video of the closing speech.
@babski.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @itskylelucas.com
@babski.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @itskylelucas.com
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This is Chicago.
We honor Alex Pretti by biking in January.
We raise our hands to volunteer for rapid response.
We honor Alex Pretti by biking in January.
We raise our hands to volunteer for rapid response.
January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This is Chicago.
We honor Alex Pretti by biking in January.
We raise our hands to volunteer for rapid response.
We honor Alex Pretti by biking in January.
We raise our hands to volunteer for rapid response.
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Strong turnout for the Chicago ICE Out ride and memorial for Alex Pretti and Renee Goode. Very peaceful.
January 31, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Strong turnout for the Chicago ICE Out ride and memorial for Alex Pretti and Renee Goode. Very peaceful.
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Chicago Unity ride against ICE & in remembrance of Alex Pretti. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social & @bikegridnow.org for making it happen. Chicago strong 💪
January 31, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Chicago Unity ride against ICE & in remembrance of Alex Pretti. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social & @bikegridnow.org for making it happen. Chicago strong 💪
Thank you so much to the 150+ riders who came out in the cold temps and slush to honor the life of Alex Pretti, a fellow biker, to our marshals for keeping everyone safe, and to @babski.bsky.social for organizing.
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Thank you so much to the 150+ riders who came out in the cold temps and slush to honor the life of Alex Pretti, a fellow biker, to our marshals for keeping everyone safe, and to @babski.bsky.social for organizing.
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This was a good ride. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing
Some photos from the Chicago memorial ride for Alex Pretti, where lots of folks came out in solidarity with similar rides across the country.
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This was a good ride. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing
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Scenes from today’s Alex Pretti memorial ride in Chicago.
@betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
@betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Scenes from today’s Alex Pretti memorial ride in Chicago.
@betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
@betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
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Some photos from the Chicago memorial ride for Alex Pretti, where lots of folks came out in solidarity with similar rides across the country.
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Some photos from the Chicago memorial ride for Alex Pretti, where lots of folks came out in solidarity with similar rides across the country.
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
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Took a ride with a large group of folks to honor and remember Alex Pretti and all the others killed by ICE. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social for organizing the #BikeChi event, and @bikegridnow.org for supporting and marshaling!
January 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Took a ride with a large group of folks to honor and remember Alex Pretti and all the others killed by ICE. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social for organizing the #BikeChi event, and @bikegridnow.org for supporting and marshaling!
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Thank you @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing today’s memorial ride.
If you aren’t already, now is the time to get plugged into rapid response in your area. ➡️ citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
If you aren’t already, now is the time to get plugged into rapid response in your area. ➡️ citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
January 31, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Thank you @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing today’s memorial ride.
If you aren’t already, now is the time to get plugged into rapid response in your area. ➡️ citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
If you aren’t already, now is the time to get plugged into rapid response in your area. ➡️ citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
Today at 1:15! The roads are a mess but we're still riding. We'll be rolling extra cautiously and will have marshals to help us get through intersections
Details for the memorial ride for Alex Pretti in Chicago this weekend.
- Meet at 1:15pm, Roll at 1:30pm
- John Walsh Park (E end of The 606)
- Route to come, we will roll @ party pace (casual, no drop) toward the VA on Damen where a memorial is set up for Alex.
See you Saturday.
- Meet at 1:15pm, Roll at 1:30pm
- John Walsh Park (E end of The 606)
- Route to come, we will roll @ party pace (casual, no drop) toward the VA on Damen where a memorial is set up for Alex.
See you Saturday.
January 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Today at 1:15! The roads are a mess but we're still riding. We'll be rolling extra cautiously and will have marshals to help us get through intersections
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We heard about 18th & Wabash, a brand new protected intersection planned to help keep people biking and walking safe, so we trekked out in the cold after some snow, just in time to film it before it was partially rolled back. So what's all the fuss about?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpKJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpKJ...
Chicago's First Protected Intersection - Removed?!
YouTube video by Chicagoans Who Bike
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We heard about 18th & Wabash, a brand new protected intersection planned to help keep people biking and walking safe, so we trekked out in the cold after some snow, just in time to film it before it was partially rolled back. So what's all the fuss about?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpKJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpKJ...
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Some next-level trolling of the anti-Archer Safe Streets project crowd going on right now: Listen to the audio playing on a bicycle trailer next to them. 👸 🚲
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Some next-level trolling of the anti-Archer Safe Streets project crowd going on right now: Listen to the audio playing on a bicycle trailer next to them. 👸 🚲
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
Opposition continues. Please message the 12th Ward office stating your support for this project!
[email protected]
[email protected]
Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
The SW side needs support from #bikechi
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Opposition continues. Please message the 12th Ward office stating your support for this project!
[email protected]
[email protected]
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lol. lmao. past tense is doin a lot of work here
How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
lol. lmao. past tense is doin a lot of work here
How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
🚨 ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY🚨 The last meeting for the North Ave (Kostern to Kedzie) redesign has been announced. Please attend as CDOT/IDOT will be revealing their preferred alternative.
⏰ December 16th, 6pm
📍 Mercado del Pueblo (4013 W North Ave)
drive.google.com/file/d/1sOk7...
⏰ December 16th, 6pm
📍 Mercado del Pueblo (4013 W North Ave)
drive.google.com/file/d/1sOk7...
2025-11-20_North-Ave_Aldermanic #3_PPT_FINAL.pdf
drive.google.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🚨 ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY🚨 The last meeting for the North Ave (Kostern to Kedzie) redesign has been announced. Please attend as CDOT/IDOT will be revealing their preferred alternative.
⏰ December 16th, 6pm
📍 Mercado del Pueblo (4013 W North Ave)
drive.google.com/file/d/1sOk7...
⏰ December 16th, 6pm
📍 Mercado del Pueblo (4013 W North Ave)
drive.google.com/file/d/1sOk7...
Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
The SW side needs support from #bikechi
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
O'Hare Area Bike Network Study Virtual Public Information Meeting Registration
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) invites you to a virtual public information meeting for the O’Hare Area Bike Network Study, which will evaluate, plan and identify oppo...
docs.google.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
Biking 18th Street after Ald. Dowell Paused Construction
YouTube video by Bike Grid Now
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
Biking 18th Street after Ald. Dowell Paused Construction
YouTube video by Bike Grid Now
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
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if you're on SNAP and need bike repair I'll do it for free. DM me and we'll get it figured out (I'm back in Chicago 11/8)
These Chicago restaurants are offering free or discounted meals during SNAP pause: blockclubchi.co/47DM5Ys
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
if you're on SNAP and need bike repair I'll do it for free. DM me and we'll get it figured out (I'm back in Chicago 11/8)