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Renee Patten. DePaul graduate in Environmental Public Policy Studies.
Year-round bicyclist. Advocate for active transportation & complete streets.
Tumblr sustainability spotlight blogger on green urbanism and environmental public policy
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Blog Entries by Renee Patten

The Bike Lane Is Not Your Parking Spot

(16) Comments | Posted July 3, 2012 | 2:02 PM

As someone who has owned a car in the city, deals with angry clients when deliveries are late, but also rides everywhere -- I have some thoughts on personal cars, delivery vehicles and taxis in the bike lane.

Regardless of the type of vehicle, parking or driving in a bike...

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Chicago's Bikeway Future: Streets for Cycling 2020

(0) Comments | Posted February 8, 2012 | 2:36 PM

On Feb. 1st about 100 people, myself included, along with alderperson representatives from the 43rd, 47th, and 39th wards, gathered at the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square to discuss Streets for Cycling 2020, an infrastructure plan that "will guide the development of a citywide network of 150-250 miles...

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Bicycling Through Chicago's Winter

(14) Comments | Posted November 15, 2011 | 4:29 PM

Winter is coming, which means continuing your daily commutes via bike may require more planning and perseverance as the temperature continues to drop and rain turns into snow and those rides when the gloves are forgotten at home are regrettable. But in the face of all these below-zero obstacles, allow...

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Bicycling as a True Solution to Climate Change in Chicago

(2) Comments | Posted October 20, 2011 | 6:11 PM

Chicago's urban climate actions need a smart mix of policy instruments to mitigate and adapt for coming climate changes. As cities continually serve as policy laboratories for action on climate change in the absence of federal action, local policies are leading the way in creating true change. This may stem...

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A Summer of Bicycle-Focused Transportation Policy for Chicagoans

(2) Comments | Posted October 10, 2011 | 10:28 AM

Chicago is an ideal city for riding a bicycle. It's flat, people are generally respectful of other users of the road, and there are alternative options for commuting if you get stuck in the rain. We have a beautiful lake front path, local organizations that advocate for riders and with...

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