June 15
Swedish Days

June 18
Mayor Daley's Bicycle Advisory Council

June 20
Le Tour de Shore

All these events and more, to be shore, on biketraffic.org's Calendar of Events!

Vol. 11 Issue 2
Vol. 11 Issue 1
Vol. 10 Issue 13

Bicycle commuters invade Chicagoland streets
After endless months of gazing out onto slush and shivering on the platform, you are ready for it — getting to work by bike!>> More

Sunday Parkways one step closer
The Sunday Parkways Stakeholder Committee is excited to announce that we have submitted permits to the City of Chicago for three Sunday Parkways events to take place later this year.>> More

Chicago seniors’ walking commutes get boost
The senior population is one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the country — and they largely depend on walking and transit to get around.>> More

Walking commute unveils hidden treasures
National Walk to Work Day (April 1) inspired a group of my co-workers to try walking to work on a weekly basis. The experiment has proven to be wholly worth the extra time the trip takes.>> More

Store owner gets employees to bike
David Eenigenburg knows biking is good for business. Here are five of David’s strategies for encouraging bicycle commuting that any business can try. >> More

Field Museum offers staff bike sharing
The Field Museum launched its innovative Shared Bike Program in March, continuing to build upon its green reputation.>> More

Bicycle Commuter Stations around the region
Find the Bicycle Commuter Station near you to get refreshments and a quick tune-up during Bike to Work Week, June 7-13.>> More

Top marks for new Chicagoland transit websites
CTA and Pace are giving commuters more reason than ever to go green and healthy with new online features that promote active and sustainable transportation. I tested out these new websites and rated them on their motivational potential to reduce vehicle miles traveled.>> More

Meet Chicagoland bicycle commuters
Meet four Chicagoland residents who bike to work and read why it's one of the best parts of their day.>> More

Bike Traffic is published by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a nonprofit, volunteer advocacy organization that is improving the quality of life in Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana by making cycling safer, more convenient, and more fun. All material that isn't copyrighted may be reprinted. Advertising rates available on request. Editor in Chief: Margo O'Hara; Managing Editor: Akane Tsuruta; Editors: Rob Sadowsky, Melody Geraci, Adolfo Hernandez, Keith Holt, Randy Neufeld, Arline Welty, Ethan Spotts. Layout: Margo O'Hara

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