Grand Avenue bike lane barriers spark backlash, protest planned

Name: Grand Avenue bike lane barriers spark backlash, protest planned
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T21:26:00Z
Duration: 6 min 1 s
Description: Concerns over new bike lane barriers are growing on Chicago’s Northwest Side. After similar complaints in Brighton Park, residents along Grand Avenue are now speaking out — and planning a protest. Dan Olas, a 27th Ward resident, joined FOX Chicago to walk through what’s happening, the biggest issues he sees with the changes, and what he hopes city leaders will address.

FOX LOCAL Chicago · May 5, 2026 · 6m 1s

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Concerns over new bike lane barriers are growing on Chicago’s Northwest Side. After similar complaints in Brighton Park, residents along Grand Avenue are now speaking out — and planning a protest. Dan Olas, a 27th Ward resident, joined FOX Chicago to walk through what’s happening, the biggest issues he sees with the changes, and what he hopes city leaders will address.