Advocates hope cycling safety is prioritized in upcoming city budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to tap a commissioner to lead the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Year after year, Chicago has consistently ranked among the worst big cities in the world for bike safety. In March, the Chicago Department of Transportation released the Chicago Cycling Strategy, a report outlining the city’s plan to improve its cycling infrastructure.
Reset speaks with cyclists and advocate groups about their response to the strategy and learns about ways to promote and improve safety for cyclists.
GUESTS: Kyle Lucas, co-founder Better Streets Chicago
Jim Merrell, managing director of advocacy at Active Transportation Alliance
Dave Simmons, executive director of Ride Illinois
Colin Cameron, personal injury attorney, Chicago Bike Law Firm
Benjamin O’Malley, cyclist
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Advocates hope cycling safety is prioritized in upcoming city budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to tap a commissioner to lead the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Year after year, Chicago has consistently ranked among the worst big cities in the world for bike safety. In March, the Chicago Department of Transportation released the Chicago Cycling Strategy, a report outlining the city’s plan to improve its cycling infrastructure.
Reset speaks with cyclists and advocate groups about their response to the strategy and learns about ways to promote and improve safety for cyclists.
GUESTS: Kyle Lucas, co-founder Better Streets Chicago
Jim Merrell, managing director of advocacy at Active Transportation Alliance
Dave Simmons, executive director of Ride Illinois
Colin Cameron, personal injury attorney, Chicago Bike Law Firm
Benjamin O’Malley, cyclist