How can we make Chicago roads safer for cyclists?

So far this year, three bikers have died after being struck by a car.

By Marie Mendoza
An illegally double-parked car blocks a bike lane on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, forcing cyclists to go around into traffic. Such bike lane violations are common are rarely enforced in Chicago and other cities and such painted lanes offer bike riders little protection. “Paint is not protection
An illegally double-parked car blocks a bike lane on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, forcing cyclists to go around into traffic. Such bike lane violations are common are rarely enforced in Chicago and other cities and such painted lanes offer bike riders little protection. "Paint is not protection David Schaper/NPR
An illegally double-parked car blocks a bike lane on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, forcing cyclists to go around into traffic. Such bike lane violations are common are rarely enforced in Chicago and other cities and such painted lanes offer bike riders little protection. “Paint is not protection
An illegally double-parked car blocks a bike lane on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, forcing cyclists to go around into traffic. Such bike lane violations are common are rarely enforced in Chicago and other cities and such painted lanes offer bike riders little protection. "Paint is not protection David Schaper/NPR

How can we make Chicago roads safer for cyclists?

So far this year, three bikers have died after being struck by a car.

By Marie Mendoza
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After a recent increase in cyclist deaths and injuries in Chicago, the city has put up flexible posts on Dusable Lake Shore Drive and plans on bringing protected bike lanes to the Northwest Side. But some cyclists and advocates say there’s more to be done.

Reset learns more about the city’s biking infrastructure, and what improvements can be made.

GUESTS: Jim Merrell, managing director of advocacy at Active Transportation Alliance

Izzy Stroobandt, Chicago-based freelance journalist