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Explore the links below for more information on biking, walking and transit.

Bicycling Resources

The City of Chicago Bicycle Program Learn abou biking events in Chicago, programs and resources
Request bike racks Request a new bike rack or search for existing bike racks in Chicago.
Register your bike Register for an account to register your bike with the Chicago Police Department.
Preventing bike theft
Chicago Stolen Bike Registry
My Bike Lane Report bike lane violations here and help make the Chicago a safer place for all city road users.
Report abandoned bikes
Register your emergency contact You can enter up to two emergency contacts for use if you are seriously hurt in a crash. It will link to your driver's license for easy lookup.
Bicycle Laws
Bike Safety Tips
Bicycling Ambassadors resources
Ask Mr. Bike From what to wear to evading barking dogs, find out everything you need to make your bike ride as fun and safe as possible.
Chicago Cycling Meetup

Bike Education

Active Trans Education Specialist
Bike Winter The source for making it through Chicagoland winters.
Blackstone Bicycle Works
Cycling Sisters
League of American Bicyclists
Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors
Training video on bicycle safety
West Town Bikes
Project Mobility
Programs to Educate All Cyclists

Trails Resources

American Trails
Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail
Friends of the Calumet-Sag Trail
Friends of the Great Western Trail
Grand Illinois Trail
Illinois Prairie Path
Illinois Trails Conservancy
Old Plank Road Trail
Trails in DuPage county
Salt Creek Trail

Commuting

Bike commuting Active Trans’ resources for bicycle commuters
Chicagoland Bicycle Map Active Trans-produced resource for the entire region
Chicago Bike Map
Goroo RTA's superb trip planner
Guide to Bicycle Commuting
City Spokes
Ride the City
Map My Ride
Google Transit
Pace Rideshare
I-Go Car Sharing Powered by our friends at the Center for Neighborhood Technology

Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit:

IRS guidance: (section 2, under Transportation Benefits) – Information on the basic benefits program for both bike and transit benefits from a regulatory perspective for employers.
FAQ from the League of American Bicyclists
Bike commuter tax reimbursement card template For employees to sign and turn in order to verify their bicycle habits.
Commuter Check for Bicycling

Bicycle Jobs and Services
Chicago bike messenger services
Pedicabs
Chicago Couriers Union
Bike Chicago Rentals
Bobby's Bike Hike

Bike shops
Chicago Bike Shop Database Comprehensive resource of bike shops in Chicagoland; Active Trans partners with Break the Gridlock to make this happen. Visitors are allowed to review and comment on shops.
Bike Shops in the Active Trans member discount program – These shops offer a discount to card-carrying Active Trans premium members. Not a premium member? Learn more and sign up here.

Bikes on Transit
CTA Bike & Ride
Bikes on Pace
Bikes on Metra
Watch a video on how to put your bike on a CTA bus

Pedestrian Resources

Walk Score – Chicago’s most walkable communities
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
CDOT Pedestrian Program
America Walks
Partnership for a walkable America
Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day
National Safe Routes to School

Transit Resources

Chicagoland offers a variety of transit options to help make getting around easier, safer, and more affordable for its residents.
CTA Chicago Transit Authority, trains and buses serving Chicago.
RTA Regional Transit Authority, coordinates public transit for Northeastern Illinois
MetraCommuter 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 (does not currently allow bikes).
Metra Safety Contest Metra's annual poster and essay safety contest for students K-12

Active Living

Safe Routes to School National Partnership
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Active Trans' Safe Routes efforts
Illinois Dept. of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program
International Walk to School Day
Walk Across Illinois

Find Active Trans online
Chainlink Facebook for Chicagoland cyclists, create a profile and connect to Active Trans and a community of more than 2,500 friendly bicyclists.
Facebook

Blogs

Active Trans Blog The weblog the Active Transportation Alliance, updated by Active Trans board of directors and staff members. Read about the latest Active Trans craze, gossip, events and other related news and updates.
Vote With your Feet A blog about walking, biking and smart transportation
Car-Free Chicago A community blog written by carfree Chicagoans for other carfree Chicagoans.
CTA Tattler Things seen and heard from the perspective of a blogger and CTA user.
Going Public RedEye's Going Public columnist Tracy Swartz has pledged to ride every bus line.
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.
Copenhagen Cycle Chic For the chic and fabulous.
Let’s Go Ride a Bike
Chicago Bus“The site for CTA bus enthusiasts” News briefs, public forums, CTA links and other resources, transit history, and more.
My Bike Lane Report bike lane violations here and help make the Chicago a safer place for all city road users.
Chicago Bike Messenger Blog
Chicago Couriers Union
Streetsblog
Streetsfilm
Garden Jumps
The Fast Lane Blog of U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Publications
ModeShift The official newsletter of the Active Transportation Alliance
Momentum Magazine When you subscribe (for only $15), Momentum will donate $5 back to Active Trans.
Urban Velo Urban Velo magazine aims to reflect contemporary, urban cycling culture.