As Chicago faces the highest number of traffic-related deaths and injuries in years, the Department of Transportation is launching a new public forum hoping to address issues regarding pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

The Chicago Department of Transportation's new plan for bike lanes doesn't go far enough. Here are some other ideas for building bike-friendly infrastructure.

The department rose to the occasion, installing 899 “inverted U” racks and 20 on-street bike parking corrals.