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It’s a Sign of the Times

You might have noticed that some helpful signs appeared recently on Chicago’s streets. In August, the Chicago bike lane network was outfitted with new route signage.

Look familiar? If you’re riding in Chicago, you can’t help but notice these spiffy new signs unless, of course, you ride very fast. (CDOT photo)

Chicagoland Bicycle Federation consulted on the project, which marks another step by the city of Chicago to promote and improve bicycling.

“With these signs, the best streets for bicycling in Chicago are now identified,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley.

The new bike route signage provides information on major destinations along the street and the distance to those destinations.

For example, distances to the Loop or Lakefront are provided.
The system Chicago developed is expected to be adopted as the national route signage standard by 2008.

Chicago Department of Transportation acting Commissioner Cheri Heramb said, “Chicago’s bikeway network is now one of the longest and best-designed in the United States.” There is a total of 125 miles of on-street and off-street bike routes citywide.

This milestone is the latest in a continuing program of bicycling-related improvements throughout the city. Last fall, Chicago installed its 100th bike lane and 10,000th bike rack. Also last summer, Mayor Daley opened the Millennium Park Bicycle Station.