Chicago eyes raised bike lanes to protect cyclists

Chicago's transportation commissioner is calling for a change to the city's cycling plan.

It's a push to keep bicyclists safe.

Gia Biagi, Chicago Department of Transportation commissioner, said they are experimenting with raised bike lanes to prevent drivers from invading the space reserved for cyclists.  

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Biagi told the Chicago Sun-Times that Chicago's cycling plan is "a decade old" and it's time for an update. 

Bike lanes could also be protected by curbs or other barriers.