Open Streets, open minds

Open Streets, open minds

So it’s been 3 weeks since Open Streets on State Street, and the magical day is still rolling through my mind.

Protected bike lanes mean safer streets

Protected bike lanes mean safer streets

All Chicagoans should feel safe our city's streets—whether driving, walking or riding a bike.

Pedaling playwright arrives in Chicago this weekend!

Pedaling playwright arrives in Chicago this weekend!

Summer is a great time for bike rides... across the country! Or at least that's that NYC-based playwright, Tim J. MacMillan says.

Four-Star Bike Tour offers fun routes for every rider

Released: July 26, 2011

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Ethan Spotts
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Four-Star Bike Tour offers fun routes for every rider

Registration is now open for the Four-Star Bike Tour, Chicago’s longest running bike ride. This thrilling summer biking event takes place on Sunday, August 28. Sign up before July 28 and save $5 on registration.

The Four-Star ride, which grew out of the now-retired Boulevard Lakefront Tour, features four different routes, offering everyone from beginners to avid cyclists a fun, healthy way to explore the city’s hidden gems.

Riders can choose a 12, 21, 35 or 65-mile route, each starting at UIC’s campus and rolling through historic neighborhoods featuring lush parks and stunning architecture.

Participants of the 12-mile Chicago Ramble can also sign up for Safe City Cycling, an education opportunity that will teach participants to ride more confidently and safely on city streets.

Riders are encouraged to invite their friends, co-workers and family members to join in on the cycling festivities—groups of 10 or more adults pay $25 each (a $5 savings).

Event registration includes a ride T-shirt, rest stop access and entry into the post-ride festival with live entertainment, food and beer.

For more information and to sign up, visit http://www.fourstarbiketour.org/.

Chicago Pedestrian Plan meetings now underway

Chicago Pedestrian Plan meetings now underway

To make walking easier, safer and more inviting in Chicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is holding a series meetings to solicit input

WXRT loves to bike commute in Chicago!

WXRT loves to bike commute in Chicago!

Yesterday WXRT-FM, Chicago's Finest Rock, hosted their annual Chicago Day where their on-air talent produce feature segments about what they love about Chicago.

Need some help with your sidewalks?

Need some help with your sidewalks?

Now that some of the snow is gone, you may be noticing some gaps or damage to the sidewalks in your neighborhood, or maybe they have been that way for a while.  Either way the City of Chicago

How would you fund transportation in America?

How would you fund transportation in America?

This blog post is in response to Sbuchtel's posting yesterday, which posed the question: How would you fund transportation in America?

New Halsted Street bridge designed for future Chicago River trail

New Halsted Street bridge designed for future Chicago River trail

You may have heard that the Halted Street bridge over the Chicago River’s North Branch Canal is currently closed for reconstruction and the new bridge will include bike lanes in both directio

“Hey Chicago, what would encourage you to walk, bike or take CTA more often?”

“Hey Chicago, what would encourage you to walk, bike or take CTA more often?”

That’s what the Give a Minute campaign is asking Chicagoans.

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