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Underfunded Metra forced to raise fares

By Ted Villaire | October 17, 2014

Post image: Last week, Metra unveiled its rail line improvement plans for the next ten years – and it’s not going to be cheap. Metra, the second largest commuter rail line […]

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Tribune editorial stirs up anti-bike sentiment again

By Ted Villaire | October 15, 2014

Post image:  Every day in metro Chicago, an average of nearly 14 pedestrians are injured or killed as a result of getting hit by people driving cars. That’s nearly 5,000 injuries […]

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New campaign aims to improve safety

By Ted Villaire | October 13, 2014

Post image:  Crossing a busy street is an everyday activity for most local residents, but too often it’s also one of the most dangerous things they’ll do all day. That’s […]

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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.

Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.

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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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Bicycling

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