"Chicago Bike Map- Streets for Cycling," Spring, 2001

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THF205757 / "Chicago Bike Map- Streets for Cycling," Spring, 2001
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Artifact Overview

Most urban road infrastructure is built for cars, so city traveling can be difficult for cyclists. This roadmap suggests the safest and most convenient routes for cyclists to take in Chicago. It was published jointly by the city of Chicago and a nonprofit bicycle advocacy group.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Map (Document)

Date Made

2001

Subject Date

2001

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Publication produced by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation for Chicago, Illinois

Collection Title

Map Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2011.103.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in (When fully unfolded: 22.25")
Width: 3.875 in (When fully unfolded: 28")

Inscriptions

On front cover: Chicago Bike Map / Streets for Cycling At bottom front cover: Spring 2001 / City of Chicago / Richard M. Daley, Mayor On back cover: A Message from the Mayor ...
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