
Urbana testing out new road design on part of Lincoln Avenue to improve pedestrian safety
The city is taking feedback from residents on a new design for the main road that includes a dedicated lane for left turns and bike lanes.

The city is taking feedback from residents on a new design for the main road that includes a dedicated lane for left turns and bike lanes.

South Mattis Avenue will be closed through December starting this week from Windsor to Curtis Road. Champaign officials say the new design will be easier to maintain and create new options for people who are not driving.

IPM’s Arjun Thakkar hopped on his bike to ride 22 miles with cyclists under the fool moon — and see how the experience helps them get in touch with the countryside.

Autumn is fast approaching, which leaves just a few months left to go out on a comfortable bike ride before colder weather arrives. With Champaign County Bike Month underway, some community members are getting a taste of riding on two wheels for the first time in the area. On Wednesday’s Bike to Work Day event,

A bike to work day and bike light giveaway are part of an initiative to make biking a more safe and welcoming transportation option.

Here’s a rundown of the cycling-related measures that passed and the ones that did not.

Officials are asking for input on a proposal that aims to improve safety along one part of the north-south arterial road in Urbana. The plan would include a lane reduction as well as new bike lanes and pedestrian crossings.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced new-and-improved Illinois Official Bike Maps, a free and convenient resource showcasing the state’s vast bicycle network of trails, paths and streets. Maps for each of IDOT’s nine districts include new features and designs that make them easier to understand, while including more information on noteworthy stops and attractions