I've been riding in and around Chicago for nearly two decades now, on various motorcycles, scooters, and even bicycles. So, I like to think I know what works here and what doesn't pretty well. As someone who grew up primarily using public transportation (and walking a whole lot), it's also been interesting to see how my views and experiences have evolved over time, the more different vehicles I add to my seemingly ever-expanding list of Things I've Tried To Pilot Through Chicago Rush Hour Traffic.
Sure, cars might have the benefit of air conditioning on hot, sticky summer days, as well as heat in the winter. If you're lucky, so do buses and trains (though trust me, I've been on my fair share of buses where the A/C wasn't working, and cracking the windows didn't help).
But even in Chicago, which is located in an entire state where lane splitting and filtering aren't legal, I'd still rather be on a bike. Almost any bike, if I'm honest; though some bikes are admittedly better for the job than others.
