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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 Crystal […]
Planning for the long-promised southern extension of the Red Line to 130th Street took a step forward last week as the city chose a preferred route. The Chicago Transit Authority […]
Post image: Bicycle and walking advocates recently gathered alongside local mayors, planners and government officials to celebrate the 26-mile Cal-Sag Trail, as the Metropolitan Planning Council presented its annual Burnham […]
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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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