Memorial ride and die-in honor Chicago bike safety advocate Riley O’Neil (opens original article in a new tab)

A memorial and protest in Chicago honored Riley O'Neil, a bike safety advocate who died after being struck by a vehicle door, with cyclists demanding safer streets and increased bike infrastructure.

• Riley O'Neil, a Chicago transportation manager, died after a vehicle door opened into his path on Halsted Street.
• A 'Ride for Riley' and 'die-in' event was held to demand safer streets and celebrate O'Neil's work on bike safety.
• Local officials and advocates highlighted the need for faster safety improvements in Chicago's infrastructure.