The ordinance would expand the city's ability to immediately tow any vehicles that are blocking bike lanes.
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SEE MORE: Chicago crash that killed 3-year-old girl in Uptown was preventable, safety advocates say
This comes after a 3-year-old girl was killed in a bike crash in Uptown earlier this month.
Her family said a truck was blocking the bike lane.
Nonprofit advocacy group Ride Illinois gave some tips Wednesday about safely sharing the roads this summer.
Tips for driving safely around people on bikes
- Slow down when driving near bicyclists
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- Give at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist
- Avoid parking or driving in bike lanes
- Yield right-of-way to a bicyclist the same as other vehicles
- Do not honk at or harass bicyclists
Tips for biking safely near motorist vehicles
- Ride on the right side, in the same direction as traffic
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- Be visible and predictable
- Communicate with other road users (ex. Use biking hand signals)
- Ride as far to the right as practicable
- Use lights when biking at night
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