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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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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?

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Chicago's First Protected Intersection - Removed?!
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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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
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Opposition continues. Please message the 12th Ward office stating your support for this project!

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bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Nov 25
Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
sidestreets.bsky.social Sidestreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · Nov 20
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...
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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lumberjackwharfie.bsky.social
lol. lmao. past tense is doin a lot of work here
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 23d
How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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🚨 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)

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2025-11-20_North-Ave_Aldermanic #3_PPT_FINAL.pdf
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December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
sidestreets.bsky.social Sidestreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · Nov 20
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...
From CDOT and Alderman Julia Ramirez (12th Ward): Community Meeting: Tuesday November 25 6pm - 8pm The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Ald. Ramirez are hosting a virtual informational session to provide updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave corridor improvements. CDOT will provide an overview & constructions of the corridor for both Archer and Kedzie Ave. Q & A after the informational session. Please fill out the google form before Saturday, November 22nd by 7pm. For more information contact our office at: 773-475-6783 Ward12@cityochicago.org En español A map of newly planned (now in construction) and future proposed bike corridors in Brighton Park, Gage Park, and McKinley Park. NEW BIKE ROUTES ARE COMING: BRIGHTON PARK, GAGE PARK, & MICKINLEY PARK The Chicago Department for Transportation (CDOT) and the 12th Ward have partnered with a group of community leaders to identify and build a CONNECTED NETWORK OF BIKE ROUTES in Brighton Park, Gage Park, and Mckinley Park. These new bike routes wil connect neiahbors to community-identified destinations including: schools, parks, local businesses, and other important destinations so residents of the southwest side have safe, healthy, and fun options for getting around. A connected network of bike routes can IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, PUBLIC HEALTH, and overall quality of life. Making streets in the sournwestside more comfortable for biking will improve the salety and accessibility for evervone, no matter it they are walking. biking. taking transit. or driving IN 2024, CDOT WILL BEGIN INSTALLING NEW PROJECTS ON ARCHER, KEDZIE, AND ROCKWELL. Next year, we will continue expanding the bike network within the Brighton Park, Gage Park, and mckinley park neighborhoods chicago.gov/completestreets
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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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
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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...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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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
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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babski.bsky.social
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)
blockclubchi.bsky.social Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Nov 3
These Chicago restaurants are offering free or discounted meals during SNAP pause: blockclubchi.co/47DM5Ys
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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After Saturday’s wildly succesful ride, we’re getting the band back together and going on tour. 🤘🏽 #BikeChi

Join us this Saturday and check out the Eventbrite link for more dates.
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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In partnership w/ Pilsen Defense we're hosting a bike patrol training.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📍 Pilsen= (exact location shared day of to RSVPs)
⏰ Thursday October 16th 6-7:30
ICE WATCH BIKE PATROL TRAINING LED BY PILSEN DEFENSE & ACCESS & BIKE GRID NOW! THURSDAY, OCT 16TH, 6:00-7:30 PM PILSEN LOCATION Address will be shared to RSVPs day of
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Signed up for @bikegridnow.org's bike tour of pop-up parks a few days ago. The starting point today was a lovely makeshift plaza in Austin, highlighted by an outstanding sculpture of Hebru Brantley’s Fantastic Flying Lil Mama.

Be curious about where you live. It is always rewarding. #bikechi
A pop-up park at Chicago and Lockwood Avenues in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side, anchored by a sculpture of the Fantastic Flying Lil Mama by artist Hebru Brantley.
October 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Today at 1!
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Oct 6
Join us as we ride past different pop-up community spaces in Austin, Humboldt Park, and North Lawndale! We'll end at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot in time for the Sukkah Design Festival and a neighborhood ride with Working Bikes.

⏰ Sunday, Oct. 12, 1pm
📍Meet at 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Join us for a POP-Up Bike Ride on Sunday 10/12 Meet-Up at 5257 W. Chicago Ave. 1pm departure from Austin POPCourts! 1:20pm stopping by West Humboldt POP! 2pm arrive at Lawndale Pop-Up Spot for the Poetics of Place 3:30pm join Working Bikes on a Lawndale Sukkah Tour Find more details at: bikegridnow.org/event/pop-up-10-12
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Join us as we ride past different pop-up community spaces in Austin, Humboldt Park, and North Lawndale! We'll end at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot in time for the Sukkah Design Festival and a neighborhood ride with Working Bikes.

⏰ Sunday, Oct. 12, 1pm
📍Meet at 5257 W. Chicago Ave.
Join us for a POP-Up Bike Ride on Sunday 10/12 Meet-Up at 5257 W. Chicago Ave. 1pm departure from Austin POPCourts! 1:20pm stopping by West Humboldt POP! 2pm arrive at Lawndale Pop-Up Spot for the Poetics of Place 3:30pm join Working Bikes on a Lawndale Sukkah Tour Find more details at: bikegridnow.org/event/pop-up-10-12
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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slucy.bsky.social
Both bike lanes blocked by trucks in the announcement photo.

Horrible design.
October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org
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September 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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We'll be on WBEZ's In The Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons tomorrow (Monday) at 9am talking E-bike/E-scooter safety with @betterstreetschicago.org and @mikesimmonsil.bsky.social mmonsil.bsky.social. Listen in at www.wbez.org
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September 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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chicritmass.bsky.social
A fun @bikegridnow.org JAMAPALOOZA bicycle ride tonight thru the streets of #Chicago Thanks!
September 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Your nearest bike bus is leaving in one minute
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Sep 24
Bring your lights and make sure you get here so we can do a special thing 👀. Already downtown? Meet our organizers at Daley Plaza (Picasso Statue) starting at 5:30!
September 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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peter.dev
This is such a crazy way to describe safety advocacy groups like hey bro you're being REALLY aggressive right now about not getting hit by cars
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Sep 24
Put "well-organized and often aggressive" on our tombstone www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/24/m...
Johnson is also surely aware that his progress on bike lanes will be a key benchmark for the many well-organized and often aggressive bike safety advocacy groups that have pushed for a “bike grid” throughout the city, some of whom pushed for a lower citywide speed limit that Johnson remained neutral on and aldermen in February voted down. Indeed, the mayor tipped his hat Tuesday at their push to redesign roads. “If there’s a group in Chicago that advocates on behalf of anything, it’s the people who are advocating for bike lanes and bikers,” he told reporters. “Your advocacy is paying dividends for the people of Chicago.” As he rode, Johnson said his Transportation Department is working toward “an ecosystem” of bike lanes that encourages cycling and makes people feel safe. He cited the need for a “strong grid.”
September 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Put "well-organized and often aggressive" on our tombstone www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/24/m...
Johnson is also surely aware that his progress on bike lanes will be a key benchmark for the many well-organized and often aggressive bike safety advocacy groups that have pushed for a “bike grid” throughout the city, some of whom pushed for a lower citywide speed limit that Johnson remained neutral on and aldermen in February voted down. Indeed, the mayor tipped his hat Tuesday at their push to redesign roads. “If there’s a group in Chicago that advocates on behalf of anything, it’s the people who are advocating for bike lanes and bikers,” he told reporters. “Your advocacy is paying dividends for the people of Chicago.” As he rode, Johnson said his Transportation Department is working toward “an ecosystem” of bike lanes that encourages cycling and makes people feel safe. He cited the need for a “strong grid.”
September 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Bring your lights and make sure you get here so we can do a special thing 👀. Already downtown? Meet our organizers at Daley Plaza (Picasso Statue) starting at 5:30!
September 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM