More bikes on Metra | Bike to Work Week registration opens | Stimulus money targets Cook County obesity | Ghost bikes

Metra allows more bikes on trains

 More transportation options for you to choo choo choose. >> More

Car-free ride transforms more than Lake Shore Drive

Our biggest fundraiser changed one man's life. >>More

Chicago stepping up pedestrian safety

They are improvements are subtle but important. Chicago is becoming a better place to walk.  >> More

Jumpstart your office with Bike to Work Week

More than 100 companies have already signed up. What are you waiting for? >> More

Stimulus money targets Cook County obesity

How much health and fitness will $16 million buy. We are about to find out.  >> More

LaHood stands up for bicyclists, pedestrians

The U.S. Transportatio Secretary puts his foot down - literally - at the National Bike Summit.  >> More

Bus locations at your service

Kiosks that tell you when to expect your bus are spreading throughout the city. >> More

Prairie Path improvements scheduled in Wayne

This major safety improvement will help you bypass steps and a major railway. >>More

Ghost bikes honor, educate

“When a cyclist is killed, it should be noticed.” >>More

Commuter profile: Juantiki Jones

"Many times on the way home I'm able to catch news about things happening in the city while I walk." >>More

Quick releases

New Chicagoland Bike Map due | Volunteer commitees | Open Streets hit Oak Forest | Wanted: Executive Director. >> More

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