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The Evanston City Council recently adopted a Bike Plan Update that has the potential to establish Evanston as one of the most bike-friendly cities in America. If fully realized, the […]
Learn More Come for a ride with us! On Sunday, September 7, you're invited to join us for the Four-Star Bike & Chow. This go-at-your-own-pace ride follows four bike-friendly routes (see right) curated […]
Learn More Currently, the South Shore Line is one of only two light rail lines in the U.S. that don’t allow passengers to bring bikes on trains. The South Shore Line runs […]
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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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