Chicago ranks 5th of bike-friendly cities

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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May 23, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago ranks fifth among the 50 most bike-friendly cities in the country and has jumped five rungs from its last ranking, according to Bicycling Magazine's 2012 list.

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The magazine cites Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's promise to install 100 miles of protected bike lanes and the city's plans to expand its bike-sharing program.

It also lauded the Bike The Drive event, which is coming up Sunday, May 27.

Portland, Ore. is rated number one, followed by Minneapolis.

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