Newly signed law requires drivers to stop

High five your neighbor. We did it! Thanks to your support (and a few signatures from Gov. Pat Quinn), sharing the road in Illinois should become a little easier. >>More

Bike-sharing reaches Chicago

Bike-sharing is not just the next big thing, but is virtually required if cities want to integrate biking as transportation into the fabric of their communities.>> More

A look at bike-sharing in other cities

With a new bike-sharing program arriving in Chicago, ModeShift wanted to see how the Chicago program compared to what’s happening in other cities. >> More

Car-free beach destinations for the summer

Chicagoland offers plenty of great beach destinations easily accessible by bike or train. >> More

New stations, transit improvements coming soon

CTA and Metra have been busy drawing up plans for new and revamped train stations around the region. Here’s a roundup of the major CTA and Metra station construction projects throughout the region. >> More

Champions prevail during Bike to Work Week

“There was definitely a lot more fun and high fives in the office during Bike to Work Week,” she said. >> More

Bring Chicagoland Car-Free Day to your community

Events can be as simple as a car-free play date for kids and parents, or it could be as elaborate as a healthy-living festival in your park.>>More

Real experts - cyclists - help update new map

“My objective was to help people get from point A to point B and [help them] do it easily and safely,” he said. “I would ask, ‘Does this road get you someplace?’”>> More

Couple finds romance on BLT

About halfway through the ride, somewhere near Garfield Park, Alison and Rob struck up a conversation. >> More

Active Trans welcomes new board members

Active Trans welcomes five new members to its board of directors. >> More

Commuter profile:Jonathan Poblano

I can take my bike and get somewhere quicker than my friend who drove. It’s better for the environment and for you. >> More

Quick Releases

New staff and call for Hall of Fame nominees  >> More

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