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Chicago Critical Mass @chicritmass.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Got a beautiful view of ChicagoHenge on @bikegridnow.org Jamapalooza bicycle ride last night.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 23/09/2026

Yesterday was @bikegridnow.org's annual jamapalooza, celebrating World Car-Free Day, advocating for safer streets, and honoring those killed biking on Chicago streets in 2026.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 23/09/2026

The "bike bus" idea is simple: Once a week, a group of kids and parents bike to school together. It's an idea being embraced in neighborhoods around Chicago as a way to socialize and push back against car-centric culture, parents say.

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Instead of driving to school, more kids are taking the 'bike bus'

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Viktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 23/09/2026

Some quick snaps from the @bikegridnow.org jam-a-palooza - together, we're strong!

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Tom from Weaklung @perefex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every day is bike the drive if you’ve got enough pals @bikegridnow.org

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 16/09/2026

We are going to be cleaning up The People's Bridge™ (Cortland) in advance of the event we are hosting the following week (details on that soon). We need some help on 10/10: 10-1: General tidy/carpentry 1-4: Painting/general maintenance Can you help? DM or email us at grassroots@bikegridnow.org

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Emily @allweeksend.com · 16/09/2026

Hi, do you bike with kids on a cargo/family bike in the winter? I’d love to update my winter bike clothing guide to mention this but don’t have kids, so I’m soliciting help! Please let me know if you’d be willing to provide some perspective/experience and I’m happy to credit you on the guide.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/09/2026

Catch up on the latest Bike Grid Now news with our monthly newsletter (please subscribe). In this edition: Bike Grid funding, Tour de Border recap, new bike infrastructure, upcoming events, and our job board. newsletter.bikegridnow.org/p/chicago-bi...

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Chicago Bike Grid Now Newsletter – Sept. 15, 2026

In this issue: Bike Grid funding, Tour de Border recap, new bike infrastructure, upcoming events, and our job board.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/09/2026

We're hosting a concert on The People's Bridge™ (details forthcoming). Are you in a band that may be interested in playing on a mid-October weekend? Let us know. Drop a comment, send a DM, push us an email at grassroots@bikegridnow.org.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 11/09/2026

We are so excited to announce the launch of a brand new tool for getting engaged with biking in Chicago - our new ward biking map! It'll show you bike routes in your ward, which ones were built this latest aldermanic term, and more. Let's break it down 🧵

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Ward Map | Chicagoans Who Bike

A photo project documenting the stories of the wide variety of Chicagoans who bike around the city

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Matt McCabe @mmccabe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bluesky ( #bikesky?) we need you. This Thursday, we have a chance to send a message to Chicago politicians that we want safer streets, and we want them now. givebutter.com/campaign-tra...

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The Chicago Bike PAC Campaign Trail Party

Calling all Chicago cyclists! September 10, 2026—join us for a joint #bikechi party to kickstart this Campaign Trail!

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Lake. Big Lake. @lakebiglake.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fish Club 🚲🐟 is ON for Friday, Sept. 4‼️ Be there or be ▪️. Meet by Cafe Jumping Bean, 1439 W. 18th St., roll at 6:45 a.m. to 31st Street Pier, arriving approx. 7:15 a.m. Hang out until around 8 a.m. #BikeChi @bikegridnow.org @chicagobikesox.com @chicritmass.bsky.social

HOLLYWOOD - Actor-comedian Jonathan Winters (1925-2013) rides a bicycle in the 1963 epic film It’s a Mad, Mad,Mad, Mad World.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 01/09/2026

Rogers Park & Evanston are next door neighbors, but why's it so difficult to bike between them? Last week, @bikegridnow.org, @evanstontransit.bsky.social and Sen. Mike Simmons hosted a Tour De Border ride showing the challenges of this area, and some of the routes that could use improvement.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 28/08/2026

🚨NOT A DRILL🚨 We are thrilled to announce that State @senmikesimmons.bsky.social in partnership with Bike Grid Now, has secured a $300,000 planning grant to design 450 miles of the bike grid in Chicago and on 10% of roads in bordering communities, to be completed by the end of 2028.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tonight! Join the Tour de Border with ETA, Chicago Bike Grid Now, and Senator Mike Simmons, for a ride along the Evanston-Chicago border highlighting the disconnects in bike infrastructure and news about how improvements can change this. We hope to see you there!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 26/08/2026

Our Ravenswood Elementary Bike Bus is back for the season on 9/1, departing from Belle Plaine/Greenview at 8:10a. Join in and share with your friends who have kids there (or nearby). We are also looking for long-term marshal help. If that's you, fill out this form: forms.gle/pWqCY7GT76iH...

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 25/08/2026

It's Jamapalooza season. Join us for the fall equinox celebration and Chicagohenge on Tuesday, September 22nd for our biggest ride of the year as we descend on and then ride around downtown (+ a secret third place) Not on a bus? Meet us at the Picasso statue at 6pm! See you at the Jam.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 17/08/2026

Join our first Tour de Border! We're riding with @evanstontransit.bsky.social and @senmikesimmons.bsky.social to talk about biking between Evanston and Chicago's bike routes (and how they do not connect!) 📍 Triangle Park (Hermitage/Juneway Terrace) ⏰ Thursday, August 27th at 6:30p

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 17/08/2026

Our friends at the @bikeleague.org are collecting feedback on how you feel about Illinois' support (or lack thereof) for bicycle infrastructure that will be incorporated into their state report card. It's a quick two-minute survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTDKCD2

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2026 Public Bicycle Friendly State Survey

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account @andrefor40th.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

JOIN US FIRST BIKE THE DRIVE! Sunday September 6 meet us at Ainslie Arts Plaza from 6-6:30am as we launch to Lake Shore! @activetransportation.org @chiwho.bike @bikegridnow.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social

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2026 Public Bicycle Friendly State Survey

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Alder Andre Vasquez, Political Account @andrefor40th.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Alright, who all wants to roll with us?! @chiwho.bike @bikegridnow.org @chicagobikelobby.bsky.social I’m talking to YALL!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 19/07/2026

Join us for a marshal training at Union Park! Come out on Thursday, August 6th and we’ll teach you how to lead a group ride, cork, and de-escalate safely with drivers. 📍 Union Park (NE corner of Ashland/Washington) ⏰ Thursday, August 6th from 6:30-8pm

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 02/08/2026

Important Announcement

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 02/08/2026

How do we keep kids safe while riding in the road? Ben Shepler from @bikegridnow.org tells us why a bike bus works to keep kids safe and get them to school, while getting their brains and bodies moving before school!

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 02/08/2026

And if you want to see more, check out the full video, with interviews from two bike bus leaders and tips on starting your own bike bus!

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Keeping Kids Safe Going to School - with Bike Buses!

YouTube video by Chicagoans Who Bike

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Bridgeport Kidical Mass @bridgeportkidical.org · 31/07/2026

Some pics from our ride this last Saturday! Join us for the next one, Saturday, August 29. We are going to the beach!

A couple dozen bikes parked in a field. There's children and adults having conversations in the background.

People on bikes lining up on a curved Chicago street.

A couple dozen people on a pile of mulch with a bike in the foreground.

Selfie taken by a man on a bike with kids on bikes lining up in a street behind him.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 31/07/2026

How are we supposed to build the bike grid under these conditions? Tell CMAP to be serious here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 30/07/2026

Get ready to ROLL because we've partnered with @femnthembikechi.bsky.social and @chicagostars.com to bike bus our way up to Martin Field for their Pride Night vs Bay FC. We've got free beer from Revolution and discounted tickets courtesy of the Stars ($27 + fees). Get yours at bit.ly/BGN-TIX

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/07/2026

ACTION ALERT: Please attend the 19th Police District's monthly meeting to learn more about where the RRPEA pilot stands and how you can help. If CPD isn't going to enforce traffic laws to keep us safe, we need citywide programs that let us help keep us safe. 📍4501 N Clarendon ⏰ Weds July 29th 6:30p

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Brandon @bedubble.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I think a lot of our aldermen and alderwomen are secretly getting funded by Chicago, Bike Grid Later!

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clipless baddie @urbanistbarbie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

i nearly got doored on the way home from this. i wish i were joking

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 24/07/2026

Join us on Monday! Monday! Monday!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 23/07/2026

We spoke with the 48th Ward. The geofencing only applies to Divvy and Lime scooters. It does not currently apply to Divvy e-bikes.

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Protect Bridgeport Bicyclists @stevevance.net · 22/07/2026

It’s stuff like this that makes me think Chicago’s low rating from People For Bikes is accurate www.flickr.com/photos/james...

People driving and standing their cars in the bike lane and ensuring a narrow space for bicyclists to filter to the stop bar

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 22/07/2026

We need your help and feedback. The next time you ride on any part of the Lakefront Trail between Museum Campus and Jackson Park, send us a dashcam-style video for an upcoming project. Let us know you're able to help out via a DM or at grassroots@bikegridnow.org.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 17/07/2026

Want to get involved? Want to get re-engaged? Come to our State of the Grid to learn what we got up to this past year, where we're headed, and how you get involved (whether you have an hour to give or ten)! 📍 Beermiscuous (2812 N Lincoln) or online at bit.ly/bike-grid-zoom ⏰ August 5-8:30ish

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 17/07/2026

We are SO tired of being hit on Lincoln Ave so we're jamming. The NW side has Milwaukee, the SW side has Archer, and the West side is getting Ogden. We want the same for Lincoln Ave, which CDOT is not maintaining. 📍 Oz Park (Lincoln/Larrabee/Webster) ⏰ Monday 7/27, 6:30 meet, 6:45 roll

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Lake. Big Lake. @lakebiglake.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We bicycle riders have to stop blocking the crosswalks at red lights. It’s a bad habit. The crosswalks are for pedestrians. Stop at the line. No excuses. (Also, don’t furnish our enemies with ammunition.) 🚲🚲🚲 #BikeChi @bikegridnow.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social

CHICAGO - Bicycle riders blocking the crosswalk while waiting for the red light to change, Hubbard Street and Milwaukee Avenue, 7-11-26.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 10/07/2026

Could have built a bike grid by now if CPD could control it's conduct

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 10/07/2026

One of our marshals had their bike stolen at Leavitt/Cermak today. The bike says "scourer" and has cork handles; it's one of a kind. They have a small reward if you find it or the kindness of your heart will do. Throw a lock on it + get in touch with us somehow and we'll get it back to them.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/07/2026

Letter to the Editor: Chicago needs a citywide connected network of bike lanes and safe pedestrian crossings, and we won’t get one as long as every mile of it depends on a single alderman’s mood.

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Letters: Aldermanic prerogative stands in the way of a better bike lane network in Chicago

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