Proposed bike path would link Oak Lawn to Cal-Sag

The Reporter reports on the draft Oak Lawn Bicycle Plan, prepared & presented by your friend

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Redrawing the American (suburban) city

Five or six of the region's top city planners now work for towns in the Chicago Southland; traditionally, the Southland has been like the La Brea Tar Pits for municipal planners (who, admittedly, a

Chicagoland Bike Map makers coming to you!

We are loading up our panniers and headed to the suburbs to meet Active Trans members and get feedback about the regional bike map! We are working on an update that will be published in April

Join the Active Trans Planning team at Turin Bicycle located at 1027 Davis Street in Evanston at 6:30 p.m. to assist and provide feedback as we update the Chicagoland Bike Map.  Snacks and refreashments will be provided.  Please bring your ideas and suggestions!

Questions? Contact Lina Hoffman at lina@activetrans.org or 312.427.3325 x 383

First Bike Map Update Meeting a Big Success

Thanks to a stellar cast of Active Trans members, staff, and all-around-town bike riders, the kick-off meeting for the Regional Bike Map Update was a big success.

A suburb without cars

Germany is showing the world that it is possible to plan a suburb where pedestrians and bicyclists have priority.

The Village of Orland Park will host a public visioning session and open house for the update of the Village's Comprehensive Plan, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue.

The meeting will include a brief presentation followed by small group discussions and brainstorming sessions. All are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity for residents to identify a shared vision for the Village and express concerns for the future of the Village.

Come share your vision for Orland Park in 2030!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Village of Orland Park Development Services at 708-403-5300.

Those who require accommodation for a visual, hearing, or mobility impairment, please contact the Village at 708-403-5300 by April 22, 2009.

Soles and Spokes Workshop

Learn the basic steps of developing and implementing a local bikeway network. This half-day workshop will focus on both the technical aspects of route selection and on current facility designs.