Agreed, Kinzie would probably be better served by a bike boulevard template [1]. Milwaukee is trying something else, it seems like there will be a driving lane, then a half-curb type thing with a raised bike lane on the right. [2] No parked cars. I'm not sure how it will work (completion 2012) but I'm curious to see, it will certainly be easier to get in/out of it mid block.

Milwaukee is pretty bike-friendly in general though. Well sort of, the people typically will respect you on the road but don't ask them to spend a dime on bike lanes, trails, or anything else not related to driving a car as fast as possible. My ride to work (8 mi. now) is primarily on an off mile street so traffic is light and I have almost no problems with cars.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_boulevard

[2] http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/124686578.html

Kinzie Bike Lane:

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/bike...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64168757@N02/sets/7215762730854...