Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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Chicago police must respond to racial disparity in bike ticketing

By Jim Merrell | February 12, 2018

In a follow-up story on a report that first appeared last spring, the Chicago Tribune today published an analysis showing stark disparities in the number of bike related citations issued […]

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Park district hosts Lakefront Trail open house

By Ted Villaire | February 12, 2018

Post image:  The Chicago Park District released draft versions of the Lakefront Trail separation plans for two more North Side segments: Montrose Avenue to Fullerton Avenue and North Avenue to […]

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Suburban superstars: Not taking ‘no’ for an answer

By Ted Villaire | February 7, 2018

Through our  Bike Walk Every Town suburban advocacy training, we’ve been meeting people doing great work in suburban Chicago communities. One of these people is Eberhard Veit, a 10-year bicycle-advocacy veteran from […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

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May is Chicago Bike Month

    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 a try. […]

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Ride of Silence

This annual bicycle ride honors those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and dozens of Illinois communities.

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Bike the Drive

Saddle up on Sunday, August 31, 2025 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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