Explore the links below for more information on biking, walking and transit.
Chicagoland Bike Map 6th edition (updated 2013) MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Plan bike-friendly routes throughout Chicagoland
The City of Chicago Bicycle Program Learn about biking events, programs and resources in Chicago
Request bike racks Request a new bike rack or search for existing racks in Chicago
Register your bike Register for an account and register your bike with the Chicago Police Department
Chicago Stolen Bike Registry Report and view documented bike thefts in Chicago
Report abandoned bikes Submit reports of abandoned bikes for pickup by the city
Register your emergency contact Link emergency contacts to your driver's license in case of a crash
Bicycle Laws Learn laws, rights and responsibilities for cyclists in Chicago
Bike Safety Tips Find out solutions for common bike safety issues
City of Chicago's Bicycling Safety Videos Links to videos concerning biking
Ask Mr. Bike Find out everything you need to know to make your bike ride as fun and safe as possible
RTA trip planner Plan your commute or trip with this handy application
Active Trans Education Specialist LINK TO OLD SITE-GET NEW ONE Get information on Active Trans' education program and specialist
Bike Winter The source for making it through Chicagoland winters
Blackstone Bicycle Works Full-Service Woodlawn bike shop and education center for area youth
Chicago Bike Ambassadors The City of Chicago's team of bike safety and education specialists
Lesson Plans and Curricula LINK TO OLD SITE-GET NEW ONE Educational resources for teachers on bike safety curriculum
West Town Bikes Community bicycling workshop
Bronzeville Bikes Organization working to expand biking accessability and use in the Bronzeville neighborhood
The Recyclery Used bicycle project seeking to restore and reuse donated and discarded bikes
Project Mobility Nonprofit commited to creating adaptive bikes for those who need them
Programs to Educate All Cyclists Organization seeking to empower individuals with disabilities through cycling
League of American Bicyclists services in Chicago Bike safety courses and information for the Chicago area
Trails Resources
Chicago Area Mountain Bikers Guides, forum and information for mountain biking in the Chicago area
DuPage County Bikeways Homepage Explore all the bikeways in DuPage County
DuPage County Bikeways Mapping App Real-time app locates you on bike trails using GIS data of DuPage County
DuPage County "Go Bike" Route Mapping Map a route on bike-friendly streets in DuPage County
DuPage County Bikeways Map PDF document showing trails and bikeways in DuPage County. Email [email protected] for a hard copy if interested.
Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail Explore information on the Bloomingdale Trail and The 606
Friends of the Calumet-Sag Trail Discover 30 miles of trail running along Sag Channel and The Calumet River
Friends of the Great Western Trail Volunteering and community information for the Great Western Trail
Grand Illinois Trail Information on this 500+ mile scenic trail
Illinois Prairie Path A guide and information on the nation's oldest rail-to-trail conversion
Trails for Illinois Statewide trails and conservancy community
Old Plank Road Trail 22-mile paved trail running through Chicago's south suburbs
Salt Creek Trail Updates and information about this regional trail running through Cook and DuPage counties
Commuting
Bike commuting MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Active Trans’ resources for bicycle commuters
Chicagoland Bike Map MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Active Trans-produced resource for the entire region
Chicago Bike Map Interactive bike map for the city of Chicago
Goroo RTA's superb trip planner
Ride the City Interactive map of bike resources, routes and a blog on Chicago biking
Pace Rideshare A free carpool and ridesharing service for the Chicagoland area
Bicycle Jobs and Services
Chicago bike messenger services A list of licensed bike messenger companies
Chicago Couriers Union Support and union services for transportation workers
Bike Chicago Rentals Bicycle rental and tour information
Bobby's Bike Hike Bike rentals, group tours and community bike shop
Bike shops
Chicago Bike Shop Database Bike shops in Chicagoland; Produced by Active Trans and Break the Gridlock
Bike Shops in the Active Trans member discount program MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Shops offering a discount to Active Trans premium members. Not a premium member? Learn more and sign up here. NEED NEW LINK
Bikes on Transit
CTA Bike & Ride How to bring your bike on buses and trains
Bikes on Pace How to travel on Chicago's suburban buses with your bike
Bikes on Metra A guide to travel by Metra train with a bike
Watch a video How to put your bike on a CTA bus
Pedestrian Resources
Walk Score Discover Chicago’s most walkable communities
The Chicago Pedestrian Plan Information on making Chicago walkable
Walk to School Day – Illinois Information for celebrating National Walk to School
Illinois Safe Routes to School Creating safety, health and choice in transit to and from school
Active Trans' Safe Routes efforts MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Active Trans' work in the national movement
Illinois Dept. of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program Illinois' Safe Routes efforts
Transit Resources
CTA Chicago Transit Authority, trains and buses serving Chicago
RTA Regional Transit Authority, coordinates public transit for Northeastern Illinois
Metra Commuter rail agency, Metra trains serve Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties
Pace Provides bus service primarily to Chicago’s suburbs
Amtrak Provides intercity passenger transportation and connects 500 destinations in 46 states
NICTD Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, South Shore Train line from Chicago to Indiana
Metra Safety Contest Metra's annual poster and essay safety contest for K-12 students
Transit Benefit Fare Progam Employees can save on transit fares by paying pre-tax through an employer
Find Active Trans online
Chainlink Like Facebook for Chicagoland cyclists, connect to us and a community of more than 9,000 bicyclists
Facebook facebook.com/activetrans
Twitter (@activetrans)
Blogs
Write of Way MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Active Trans' blog, featuring transit news, events and Active Trans updates
Streetsblog Chicago John Greenfield and Steven Vance share news on transportation issues and updates
Car-Free Chicago A community blog written by car-free Chicagoans for other car-free Chicagoans
CTA Tattler Things seen and heard from the perspective of a blogger and CTA user
The Ride Sun-Times transportation reporter Mary Wisniewski’s blog
The Streets of Chicago A blog about bicycling and cyclist legal issues
Chicago Bus News briefs, public forums, CTA links and other resources, transit history and more
Let’s Go Ride a Bike A guide to enjoying cycling in a city
Chicago Couriers Union Updates for workers in the transportation industry
Garden Jumps Information on dirt jumps in Chicago
Information/Advocacy Resources
Moving at the Speed of Congestion (2008) A study examining the effects of traffic congestion on the area
Urban Transportation Report Card MIGHT NEED NEW LINK (2007) Compares four cities and their respective transportation issues
Active Trans reports MIGHT NEED NEW LINK A list of Active Trans compiled reports on transportation issues
Post-crash resources MIGHT NEED NEW LINK Find resources, rights and support for what to do after a crash
Complete Streets (2009) Report on Chicago streets rating their pedestrian and bicycle safety and usability
Are we missing anything? Contact [email protected] with your suggestions.