Divverter Dyke
@fulllanefemme.bsky.social
Tired They/Them Chicago bike dyke. Lover of people-centered urbanism. Radical daydreaming about public housing, cats, end of empire, universal basic income.
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This bridge builder is a fool! No one crosses the river here!
When these cycleways were being built in the 2010s, a black-cab driver told me Transport for London was run by fools because Londoners don't cycle
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
This bridge builder is a fool! No one crosses the river here!
I'll be there
Evanston has maintained its Silver status for a Bicycle Friendly Community. We’re grateful for the strides our city has made, but there’s still much work to do! Attend the Bike Plan Update Meeting tonight at Crown Center (1801 Main St) from 7 to 9 PM to voice support for future improvements!
February 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I'll be there
Illegal parking haters, we need to organize!
January 31, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Illegal parking haters, we need to organize!
It's the audacity for me!!
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's the audacity for me!!
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I didn't keep going North of Lawrence but it looked like it had been cleared and salted South of there, so hopefully they did the whole thing!
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Happy to report the Clark St protected bike lane was basically perfect from its Southern start up to Lawrence.
The Lawrence Ave paonted bike lane, unfortunately like my bike, is nasty as hell and full of slush 🤢
The Lawrence Ave paonted bike lane, unfortunately like my bike, is nasty as hell and full of slush 🤢
January 30, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I didn't keep going North of Lawrence but it looked like it had been cleared and salted South of there, so hopefully they did the whole thing!
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Haven't needed to travel on Clark south of Devon but something tells me the bike lane in the quoted tweet looks better than Clark St. in Edgewater
i can't believe pat dowell removed [...]* these bike lanes
*the snow off of
*the snow off of
January 30, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Haven't needed to travel on Clark south of Devon but something tells me the bike lane in the quoted tweet looks better than Clark St. in Edgewater
Alright, who are the four other people ahead of me on the holds list for this? 👀
January 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Alright, who are the four other people ahead of me on the holds list for this? 👀
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What a great visualization--while ridership is still far below 2019, it's notable that, especially ex-winter, 2025 saw meaningful growth over 2024
Marathon week 2025 was once again the busiest week for CTA rail.
St. Pats (3/15: 569,090) was the highest individual day.
St. Pats (3/15: 569,090) was the highest individual day.
January 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
What a great visualization--while ridership is still far below 2019, it's notable that, especially ex-winter, 2025 saw meaningful growth over 2024
Loved seeing a Tern buddy at the store last night.
Jewel off Chicago Ave in Evanston
Jewel off Chicago Ave in Evanston
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Loved seeing a Tern buddy at the store last night.
Jewel off Chicago Ave in Evanston
Jewel off Chicago Ave in Evanston
I've been wondering what the average bus speed is for Chicago's buses since Active Transportation Alliance conducted their Bus Report Card study.
Considering the growth in cars in Chicag, I'm not at all surprised by this pathetic speed for an "express" bus.
Considering the growth in cars in Chicag, I'm not at all surprised by this pathetic speed for an "express" bus.
The odometer came in at less than 6mph average speed.
January 27, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I've been wondering what the average bus speed is for Chicago's buses since Active Transportation Alliance conducted their Bus Report Card study.
Considering the growth in cars in Chicag, I'm not at all surprised by this pathetic speed for an "express" bus.
Considering the growth in cars in Chicag, I'm not at all surprised by this pathetic speed for an "express" bus.
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What if they could make em like this again?
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
What if they could make em like this again?
I actually enjoyed biking in the snow earlier today. Took Clark St instead of side streets in my part of Rogers Park and it was fine. Felt like I was riding in a snow globe.
January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I actually enjoyed biking in the snow earlier today. Took Clark St instead of side streets in my part of Rogers Park and it was fine. Felt like I was riding in a snow globe.
Called one car in for blocking the crosswalk and came home to see three cars ticketed🥳🥳
January 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Called one car in for blocking the crosswalk and came home to see three cars ticketed🥳🥳
Very grateful for my intuition. I avoided at least three wipeouts in the Clark St bike lane tonight.
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Very grateful for my intuition. I avoided at least three wipeouts in the Clark St bike lane tonight.
That Evanston/Chicago border continues to reveal which city cares about clear sidewalks in the winter and which one doesn't
a close up of a woman wearing a black coat and earrings
ALT: a close up of a woman wearing a black coat and earrings
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January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
That Evanston/Chicago border continues to reveal which city cares about clear sidewalks in the winter and which one doesn't
It was very tempting to work from home today so I could admire the waves. 😭😭
January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
It was very tempting to work from home today so I could admire the waves. 😭😭
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I think this is the first time I'm seeing a political candidate run on reducing cancer rates in the U.S., and it's sorely needed.
January 13, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I think this is the first time I'm seeing a political candidate run on reducing cancer rates in the U.S., and it's sorely needed.
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I really wish we didn't terminate the bike lane at bus stops.
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
I really wish we didn't terminate the bike lane at bus stops.
A bike lane is only as good as its weakest link and wow are the Clark St. bike lanes between Winnemac and Montrose weak AF at the bus stops.
There were 3 parked cars at the bus stop and within the bike lane at 4898 N Clark.
I really Chicago had a bounty program for parking violations.
There were 3 parked cars at the bus stop and within the bike lane at 4898 N Clark.
I really Chicago had a bounty program for parking violations.
January 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
A bike lane is only as good as its weakest link and wow are the Clark St. bike lanes between Winnemac and Montrose weak AF at the bus stops.
There were 3 parked cars at the bus stop and within the bike lane at 4898 N Clark.
I really Chicago had a bounty program for parking violations.
There were 3 parked cars at the bus stop and within the bike lane at 4898 N Clark.
I really Chicago had a bounty program for parking violations.
Fell in love with this sink and vowed to watch more YouTube videos about beautiful Japanese public bathrooms when I got home 😂😂🤓
January 11, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Fell in love with this sink and vowed to watch more YouTube videos about beautiful Japanese public bathrooms when I got home 😂😂🤓
First checkout of the year and I noticed this in my receipt email 👀
Okay, I see you @chipublib.bsky.social
Okay, I see you @chipublib.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
First checkout of the year and I noticed this in my receipt email 👀
Okay, I see you @chipublib.bsky.social
Okay, I see you @chipublib.bsky.social
First time missing a RTA survey😭
I wanted to brag on Metra a little bit
I wanted to brag on Metra a little bit
January 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
First time missing a RTA survey😭
I wanted to brag on Metra a little bit
I wanted to brag on Metra a little bit
Excellent bike lane maintenance for the Clark St protected lanes 🙄
Clark & Leland going northbound
Clark & Leland going northbound
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Excellent bike lane maintenance for the Clark St protected lanes 🙄
Clark & Leland going northbound
Clark & Leland going northbound
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Incredible halo around the moon minutes before midnight. An auspicious omen for 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Incredible halo around the moon minutes before midnight. An auspicious omen for 2026!