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Suburban Cyclists Still Face Challenges, Study Finds

Multiple barriers make safe, easy bike rides harder outside of Chicago.

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Chicago may have a great reputation for bike-friendliness, but the suburbs still have a way to go, says a new study from Active Transportation Alliance. Among the barriers cited: car-focused city design, lack of bike paths, high bike crash rates, and gaps in regional trail networks. 

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