Chicago Critical Mass
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A Free bicycle ride the last Friday of every month 6PM leaving from Daley plaza. Come out & ride.
That’s @gageparkcyclist NO FEAR!
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 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
That’s @gageparkcyclist NO FEAR!
Cyclist & Safe streets advocates out in support of the Archer ave. bike & pedestrian improvements. #Chucago #bikechi @chi.streetsblog.org La
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Cyclist & Safe streets advocates out in support of the Archer ave. bike & pedestrian improvements. #Chucago #bikechi @chi.streetsblog.org La
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Reminder: Both opponents and fans of the Safe Streets project are rallying on Monday 12/8, 4:30 PM at the 12th Ward office, 3868 S. Archer Ave. www.facebook.com/groups/45642...
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Reminder: Both opponents and fans of the Safe Streets project are rallying on Monday 12/8, 4:30 PM at the 12th Ward office, 3868 S. Archer Ave. www.facebook.com/groups/45642...
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
@chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @atalliance.bsky.social @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
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ATTN: @swcollectivechi.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @betterstreetschicago.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chiwho.bike @equiticity.bsky.social
Reminder: Anti- / pro-Archer Complete Street rally tomorrow 12/8, 4:30 PM at 12th Ward office.
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Reminder: Anti- / pro-Archer Complete Street rally tomorrow 12/8, 4:30 PM at 12th Ward office.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
ATTN: @swcollectivechi.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @betterstreetschicago.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chiwho.bike @equiticity.bsky.social
Reminder: Anti- / pro-Archer Complete Street rally tomorrow 12/8, 4:30 PM at 12th Ward office.
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Reminder: Anti- / pro-Archer Complete Street rally tomorrow 12/8, 4:30 PM at 12th Ward office.
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Can’t park there, mate
December 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Can’t park there, mate
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The magnificence will continue until morale improves
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The magnificence will continue until morale improves
Woohoo 🎉
CDOT has plowed the protected lanes on Clark and Broadway in Uptown! ❄️ 🚲 🙌
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Woohoo 🎉
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Cyclists, if you haven’t checked out Bike Talk yet, take a moment this week. They show up for us every single episode—insight, stories, advocacy, the whole package. There are tons of ways to listen, so give them some love and support. Learn more at biketalk.org 🚴♂️📻 @biketalk.bsky.social
Bike Talk - A radio show dedicated to the idea that for public and planetary health we need to prioritize public transportation by bikes
A radio show dedicated to the idea that for public and planetary health we need to prioritize public transportation by bikes
biketalk.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Cyclists, if you haven’t checked out Bike Talk yet, take a moment this week. They show up for us every single episode—insight, stories, advocacy, the whole package. There are tons of ways to listen, so give them some love and support. Learn more at biketalk.org 🚴♂️📻 @biketalk.bsky.social
From instagram. Keep an eye out Chicago.
December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From instagram. Keep an eye out Chicago.
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Very important! ATA: "With the current infrastructure bond set for a vote in the December 2025 or January 2026 City Council meeting, renewing it is vital to keep [Complete Streets] momentum going."
@atalliance.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chicagocta.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
@atalliance.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chicagocta.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
Chicago’s infrastructure bond is essential for making streets safer | Active Transportation Alliance
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has made major progress transforming Chicago’s streets into safer, more accessible places for people […]
activetrans.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Very important! ATA: "With the current infrastructure bond set for a vote in the December 2025 or January 2026 City Council meeting, renewing it is vital to keep [Complete Streets] momentum going."
@atalliance.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chicagocta.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
@atalliance.bsky.social @stevevance.net @chicagocta.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
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Apparently people are once again asking who's at fault here. We can improve road safety dramatically by revoking the driver's licence of everyone who thinks it's the cyclist's fault.
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Apparently people are once again asking who's at fault here. We can improve road safety dramatically by revoking the driver's licence of everyone who thinks it's the cyclist's fault.
So so sad 😞🙏
Tragic: A hit-and-run driver killed De'Avion Smith, 25, biking to work because his car broke down, in SW-suburban Elwood. A fundraiser is being held for his family.
@bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
@bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social
25-year-old bicyclist killed in Elwood hit-and-run remembered as beacon of positivity
De'Avion Smith's mother is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
abc7chicago.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
So so sad 😞🙏
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This #GivingTuesday post has 2 functions:
1. A request for help fighting NIMBYs who want to remove Complete Streets infra
2. Addressing the polar bear in the room: PBLs not being promptly plowed after snowstorms
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/d...
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1. A request for help fighting NIMBYs who want to remove Complete Streets infra
2. Addressing the polar bear in the room: PBLs not being promptly plowed after snowstorms
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/d...
@bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This #GivingTuesday post has 2 functions:
1. A request for help fighting NIMBYs who want to remove Complete Streets infra
2. Addressing the polar bear in the room: PBLs not being promptly plowed after snowstorms
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/d...
@bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
1. A request for help fighting NIMBYs who want to remove Complete Streets infra
2. Addressing the polar bear in the room: PBLs not being promptly plowed after snowstorms
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/d...
@bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
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Coming soon...we're wrapping excellent work by amazing @uiccuppa.bsky.social undergrad in collaboration with @swcollectivechi.bsky.social on pedestrian safety & Pulaski
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Coming soon...we're wrapping excellent work by amazing @uiccuppa.bsky.social undergrad in collaboration with @swcollectivechi.bsky.social on pedestrian safety & Pulaski
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Nice! Someone nominated SBC for "Best indie website or blog" in the Reader's Best of Chicago 2025 contest.
Vote here:
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
John's old Reader columns, dating back to 1999!
chicagoreader.com/author/john-...
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Vote here:
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
John's old Reader columns, dating back to 1999!
chicagoreader.com/author/john-...
@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Nice! Someone nominated SBC for "Best indie website or blog" in the Reader's Best of Chicago 2025 contest.
Vote here:
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
John's old Reader columns, dating back to 1999!
chicagoreader.com/author/john-...
@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
Vote here:
chicagoreader.com/best-of-chic...
John's old Reader columns, dating back to 1999!
chicagoreader.com/author/john-...
@stevevance.net @latrace.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social
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ATA meeting tonight 5:30-8 PM at RevBrew, 3340 N. Kedzie. "Registration's free, includes 2 drink tickets, tasty bites." Don't drink & drive, but it's 0.4 miles from Belmont Blue stop.
🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
activetrans.org/annual-allia...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
activetrans.org/annual-allia...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
ATA meeting tonight 5:30-8 PM at RevBrew, 3340 N. Kedzie. "Registration's free, includes 2 drink tickets, tasty bites." Don't drink & drive, but it's 0.4 miles from Belmont Blue stop.
🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
activetrans.org/annual-allia...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
activetrans.org/annual-allia...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social
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Neil Holdway is creator of Suburban Chicago Bicycling site:
suburbanchicagobicycling.com
ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
suburbanchicagobicycling.com
ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Neil Holdway is creator of Suburban Chicago Bicycling site:
suburbanchicagobicycling.com
ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
suburbanchicagobicycling.com
ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
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"Nobody bikes in Chicago when it's cold out!"
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A great turnout for a chilly but fun November Chicago CriticalMass bicycle ride.
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"Nobody bikes in Chicago when it's cold out!"
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No Monday night ride tonight Chicago
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
No Monday night ride tonight Chicago
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If You're Cold, They're Cold: Never Let Them in Without a Warrant
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
If You're Cold, They're Cold: Never Let Them in Without a Warrant
Chicago a winter wonderland this weekend.
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Chicago a winter wonderland this weekend.
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Brisk out there but the paths are mostly clear better than the side streets and unfortunately the bike lanes
Brisk out there but the paths are mostly clear better than the side streets and unfortunately the bike lanes
November 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Brisk out there but the paths are mostly clear better than the side streets and unfortunately the bike lanes
Brisk out there but the paths are mostly clear better than the side streets and unfortunately the bike lanes
A great turnout for a chilly but fun November Chicago CriticalMass bicycle ride.
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 AM
A great turnout for a chilly but fun November Chicago CriticalMass bicycle ride.