Dress Up Your Wednesday

Tomorrow I'll be bicycling to work in my suit and tie.  I invite readers to join me in wearing their finery and dress up their Wednesday ride.  When you see someone else dressed up, give

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A New Green Economy Event on September 14th

From 8-10 a.m. on Sept.

Green is the new gold in the Bike Commuter Challenge

Congratulations and thank you to the 3,240 people who participated in the 2009 Bike Commuter Challenge.

This year, more than 300 companies throughout Chicagoland competed to see who could be the greenest and healthiest during Bike to Work Week.

Check out the winners who pulled to the top.

Category: Public Agency
500+ employees: City of Chicago Department of Transportation
100-499: City of Chicago Department of Environment
25-99: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
5 to 24: U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin

Business
500+: Orbitz Worldwide
100-499: Trader Joe's Lincoln/Grace
25-99: Gabriel Environmental Services Office
5 to 24: Farr Associates
<5: Green Dream Group

Non-profit
500+: The Field Museum
100-499: Chicago Public Radio
25-99: Center for Neighborhood Technology
5 to 24: Oak Park Regional Housing Center
<5: Green Dream Group

K-12 School
25-99: Lindblom Math and Science Academy

College/University
500+: Moody Bible Institute
100-499: Northwestern University Library
25-99: Columbia College Chicago: Science Institute
5 to 24: Northwestern University Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

REI unveils new bike app for iPhone

This just in from REI:

Learn what it takes to lead your team to victory in the 2009 Bike Commuter Challenge. You’ll meet with Active Transportation Alliance staff and mingle with other team leaders over light refreshments all while exchanging tips and advice on getting your team ready for the Commuter Challenge. There will be a short presentation on getting buy-in from your employer, encouraging your colleagues to bike to work, and resources to overcome obstacles. Where: Active Transportation Alliance headquarters, 9 W. Hubbard St Suite 402 Chicago IL 60654 When: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday May 7 RSVP to malvino@activetrans.org

Learn what it takes to lead your team to victory in the 2009 Bike Commuter Challenge. You’ll meet with Active Transportation Alliance staff and mingle with other team leaders over light refreshments all while exchanging tips and advice on getting your team ready for the Commuter Challenge. There will be a short presentation on getting buy-in from your employer, encouraging your colleagues to bike to work, and resources to overcome obstacles. Where: Active Transportation Alliance headquarters, 9 W. Hubbard St Suite 402 Chicago IL 60654 When: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday May 7

First Time Commuter

The posting below is from my sister Lisa who lives in a suburb just outside of Las Vegas and works on the Strip. After hearing about her amazing experience I asked her to write something to share on our blog. Her story is exciting  because she is a first time commuter in a city with less-than-ideal conditions who took the plunge and rode home from work, even when all of her coworkers called her crazy.

Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors Website

Through the dedicated work of one of our very own Active Trans' volunteers, we have rolled out a brand new website for

NY Times loves the ABC Quick Check too

Cool story and video on getting your  bike ready for spring-time ridi

Potential bike commuter seeks free-wheeling mate

Good news! Pace expands carpooling matching system to bikes.

Here is your chance to help another person commute on two wheels!