TransitChicago.com received a much needed facelift two weeks ago. But new design, layout and added functionality were not the only changes made: Website designer Tony Coppoletta uploaded a LOT of new information, including, finally, a section for the CTA’s Bike & Ride program.
Use this new section as the go-to source for all information about bikes and CTA buses and trains.
Bike & Ride
If you would like the paper brochure, the CDOT Bicycle Program would be happy to send you one.
At last week’s Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting on Wednesday, December 10th, Bicycle Program coordinator Ben Gomberg began a discussion on how to improve the meetings.
The most oft-suggested idea was a bigger meeting space in addition to a public address system so every speaker can be heard.
Ben said he’s awaiting confirmation that we can use a larger space in the building. If you have any other suggestions, please email CDOTbikes@cityofchicago.org.
In November, there are several events open to the public about learning how to prepare you and your bike for winter riding.
Thursday, October 9th, 2008, is Bike Messenger Appreciation Day, recognized around the world.
In Chicago, we’ll be providing our bike messengers with a free breakfast from 8 AM to 9 AM at the Thompson Center at Randolph/Clark.
Sunday Parkways begins tomorrow, Sunday, October 5th, 2008.
“Discover what happens when your streets turn into parks Oct. 5 and Oct. 26 for Sunday Parkways!
“Car traffic will be closed along a linear route from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on these days for you and your family to explore Chicago’s beautiful neighborhoods in fun and active ways.
Learn more on the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation’s website.
Find out where in your neighborhood bike racks were recently installed. With EveryBlock, type in your address, block, neighborhood or ZIP code and get the latest news, including new bike rack installations. EveryBlock is a great site to get a different look as to what’s happening on the street around you.
Interested in doing something creative with bike parking data? Contact us.
While Northern Europe and Japan have figured out how to make bicycle commuting a safe, cheap alternative to driving, the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain have not. And the world’s two most populous nations, China and India, are discarding bicycles in favor of cars. A rising middle class in both countries views cycling as an unhappy reminder of the recent past, when nearly everyone was poor.
— Browse our site to learn what Chicago is doing to make our city the most bicycle friendly city in the United States. News story from
Washington Post.
