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Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by h' 1.0 Jul 16, 2011.

Good Time on the Lake Shore Path
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael A Apr 2, 2010.

 

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Mike Keating replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"No, I didn't realize it. Just trying to be helpful. Besides, repetition is the key to learning. "
Jul 16, 2011
Mike Keating replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Here's the City's website on the issue of abandoned bikes.   If Steven posted on this already, I apologize for overlooking the post. Abandoned Bikes Abandoned and stripped bicycles locked to bike racks are unsightly and reduce…"
Jul 16, 2011
Davo replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"If it is angering you so much then just take care of it yourself."
Jul 16, 2011
Mike Keating replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"There are a few bikes at the Evanston Central Street Metra that have been there forever. I've called Evanston and Metra about them (they're taking up precious bike rack space) and nothing has been done. One of the bikes is a nice Trek…"
Jul 16, 2011
Laura Blake replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"This whole process of reporting it to 311 sure sounds great doesn't it?  Sounds like its a pretty clear, organized process and that the city will swoop in and take care of everything.  Well, this system DOESN'T work and nothing…"
Jul 16, 2011
Carly replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"there's one in front of the grind in lincoln square thats been there for at least a year.  I would walk past it all the time, watching it rust through the winter.  Now it's missing it's saddle."
Jul 16, 2011
Mike Zumwalt replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"I've seen that happen and then watch the tag get weathered or taken off.  Anyway there's been one at the Thorndale Red line for at least 3 years. rusty, flat tires. "
Jul 15, 2011
Benjamin Johnson replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"ouch... i didn't see that thread :)"
Jul 15, 2011
Laura Blake replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
Jul 15, 2011
Benjamin Johnson replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"thanks for the info here, there's a really nice gitane, big frame, from the 70's abandoned at kosciuszko park that i'm trying the 311 route on... we shall see."
Jul 15, 2011
Patrick M replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"sticker-ed by the city? "
Oct 12, 2010
Robot Gabe replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Halsted and Monroe near the walgreens. Been there for over a year. Poor thing is down to a frame and one wheel."
Oct 12, 2010
Andrew Bedno replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Also see http://bedno.com/llbb (Lonely Locked Bits of Bikes) And http://www.thechainlink.org/group/cannibals There's often one or more at almost every train stop (RTA+Metra). Also many bear a Working Bikes sticker, which means they've…"
Oct 12, 2010
Sean W. replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Not to rain on your parade, but there's a process in the city to handle abandoned bikes. Call 311 to initially report it, and then City workers will come by and tag the bike with a weatherproof yellow tag to note that it's being considered…"
Oct 12, 2010
Davo replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Its been a while, but there might be one at the Addison brown line stop. I moved away from there around may, but b4 that, this bike was locked up for a good 6 months. This was definatly abandond because it was allowd to deteriate over the winter…"
Oct 12, 2010
Adam "Cezar" Jenkins replied to Patrick M's discussion 'Abandoned bikes in need of Rescue?'
"Cry me a river ladies. If it's been there for months and it's rusted it's abandoned. You love to flaunt around faulty morality. Use of public space to park a bike is a priviledge, leaving the bike locked for months and not retrieving…"
Oct 12, 2010

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What I ride:
Road, Hybrid
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town, My job involves biking, Other
About me:
I'm currently a poli-sci econ major at Roosevelt University with musical and literary aspirations who works for Chicago Messenger Service.

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