Bike Ambassadors close out another stellar season

Active Trans applauds the City of Chicago's Bicycling Ambassadors on another terrific season of bicycle education and outreach.

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Help spread the gospel of active transportation!

The Active Transportation Alliance is looking for individuals from the North, West and South Suburban communities as well as within the City of Chicago to serve as members of our Volunteer Ambassad

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Volunteer for Outreach at Bike Swaps and Have Fun Gawking at Bike Gear

Help us grow our movement for better biking, walking and transit! Active Trans has booths at two upcoming bike swaps, and we're looking for volunteers to help work the booths.

Join interns from DePaul, UIC, UC, Northwestern and Loyola as they host a car-free scavenger hunt.

Take a free tour of Chicago while competing for fun and prizes in the car-free scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt encourages you to explore Chicago from W. Fullerton Parkway to 59th Street and Lake Michigan to Western. Some of the clues have been posted on our Facebook event site.

Date: October 16, 2009
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.; free bike rental available from Bike and Roll (Millennium Park) between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Start Location: Millennium Park Bike Station, 239 E. Randolph
End Time: 9:30 p.m.
Finish Location: Wicker Park Fountain, 1425 N. Damen Ave.

After Party: Piece Restaurant, 1923 W. North Avenue – 10 p.m. (on your dime)
Who’s invited: All Chicagoland university students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. This event is open to the public.
Team Sizes: A maximum of 5 people per team. Individuals are welcomed.
What to bring: U-Pass or transit card (if not bicycling), cash for the after party at Piece, a friend or a team, a camera (1 per team), ID and credit card (if you plan to rent a bicycle.)

In the event of rain, the scavenger hunt will take place on Friday, October 23.

Visit the Active Transportation Alliance outreach team at Cantigny Park, 1S 151 Winfield Rd, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. for bicycle-centered service, friendly and knowledge volunteers, and an opportunity to sign up for Active Trans membership

Visit the Active Transportation Alliance outreach team at How Cool is Your Home, Lyons Twp HS, 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bicycle-centered service, friendly and knowledge volunteers, and an opportunity to sign up for Active Trans membership.

Visit the Active Transportation Alliance outreach team at the Edgewater Gralley, 6200 N. Glenwood, from noon to 6 p.m. for bicycle-centered service, friendly and knowledge volunteers, and an opportunity to sign up for Active Trans membership.

Visit the Active Transportation Alliance outreach team at the Roosevelt Road Summer Spectacular in Oak Park from noon to 8pm for bicycle-centered service, friendly and knowledge volunteers, and an opportunity to sign up for Active Trans membership.

Visit the Active Trans outreach team at the Navy Pier Exhibition Halls from 11am to 6pm!  Helmet fittings, event sign-up, and membership registration on the spot.

Visit the Active Trans outreach team at the Navy Pier Exhibition Halls from 10am to 6pm!  Helmet fittings, event sign-up, and membership registration on the spot.