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In 2026, the Illinois Department of Transportation will make $157 million available to local communities for walking and biking projects through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). This will be […]
Riding your bike through town, you feel invisible to drivers. You’re worried about children crossing the street with distracted drivers in super-sized SUVs. Yet your suburb has done little to […]
Here’s something that might surprise you: Rolling through a stop sign on a bike — when done with care — can actually make streets safer for everyone. While we’ve all […]
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Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking […]
Join us on May 20, 2026 as we honor those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and […]
Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]
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