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

JUST ADDED: The Scrappy Rat Band, Paper Cardinal, and bridge historian Mitchell Tratchenberg who will discuss how Cortland was created to solve a mobility problem 125 years ago. Set times: 3p - Paper Cardinal 4- Scrappy Rat Band 4:45- Mitchell Tratchenberg 5 - Ovef Ow 6- Hard Femme

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 01/10/2026

We're hosting a concert with local bands from 3-7p on The People’s Bridge™ (Cortland) in support of the permanent pedestrianization and continuation of bicycle access. The concert is free. Tipping the bands is strongly encouraged. 📍 Cortland Bridge (1420 W Cortland) ⏰ Sunday, October 18th, 3-7p

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 30/09/2026

Winter will be here before you want it. Get you and your bike ready for cold weather season before it hits. BGN will teach you about layering, winter maintenance, assessing road conditions, making bail-out plans, and when it's unsafe. 📍 Beermiscuous, 2812 N Lincoln ⏰ Wed 10/21 6pm

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 30/09/2026

Join us for a special edition of our marshal training specifically designed for school bike buses. Come out on Sunday, October 4th, and we’ll teach you how to lead a group ride, cork, de-escalate safely with drivers, and keep kids safe on the way to school. Signup: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 01/09/2026

Thanks for riding! 📷 Sunjay Kumar

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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 · 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 · 28/07/2026

Thanks for riding. Updates are to come on the progress (or lack of) being made by your alders. Photos by @viktorkoves.com

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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 · 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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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 · 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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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, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 24/06/2026

Public Meeting Alert: The 22nd, 24th, and 28th Wards are taking feedback on upgrades to Ogden Ave between Pulaski and Roosevelt to make it safer. Ogden is difficult to cross with excess lane capacity to dedicate toward bike-forward transport on this key diagonal street July 1st, 5pm, 3622 W Douglas

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 24/06/2026

E-bike and e-cargo bike curious? The 40th Ward's annual bike-a-palooza is this Saturday, June 28th from 5-8p. You can test ride many types of cargo and e-bikes, get a safety check-up, and chat with advocates about achieving safe infrastructure. 📍 Welles Park (2333 W Sunnyside) ⏰ June 28th from 5-8p

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 22/06/2026

One of our marshals is running a lakefront ride from North Ave Beach to the Baha'i Temple in Evanston. Join in on Saturday. Saturday June 27th, 1pm starting at Casaways Beach Club (1603 N DLSD) RSVP: getpie.app/plans/9a8de2...

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 12/06/2026

It doesn't end at a Bike Jam. We have 11th Ward actions planned for the remainder of the month. First up, this Monday, please join us for a rally/protest that will ride to the 11th Ward office. ⏰ Monday June 15th at 5:20 📌 Palmisano Park Fitness Course (860 W 29th)

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 09/06/2026

Thank you so much for coming out to our Jam and eie-in last night. It warms our hearts to see our community together. Please give it up for our BGN marshals, @femnthembikechi.bsky.social, @chicagobikesox.com for keeping us safe and moving. All photos by @viktorkoves.com

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 07/06/2026

Please, join us in community as we celebrate the life of Riley O'Neil and Jam in his honor. 📍 Palmisano Park (Fitness Course) - 41.84177, -87.64905 ⏰ Monday, June 8th, 7p Start, 6:30p Meetup

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 06/06/2026

TW: Death. Non graphic photo. A cyclist has died around 3200 S Halsted Avenue. We've lost track how many SW side death have happened this year. They happen so frequently. Unacceptable that CDOT acquiesces to drivers and alders. We chose tragedy over safety. Photo from @sidestreets.bsky.social

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 03/06/2026

They also lack a 2-3ft buffer zone to prevent dooring. There are often two constrained bike lanes on a one way vehicle street in best practice rather than one constrained lane and one shared lane. A bike grid would not prioritize these in any use case.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 02/06/2026

We've partnered up with Walls Turned Sideways in Garfield Park for a drop-in bike repair fair with a ride around the neighborhood starting at 3pm. Thanks to @westtownbikes.bsky.social and @workingbikes.bsky.social for providing mechanics. Our friends at @atalliance.bsky.social will be there with us

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 02/06/2026

Join us for a marshal training at Union Park! Come out on Tuesday, June 16th 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) ⏰ Tuesday, June 16th, from 6:30-8pm

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 28/05/2026

Let's try this again. Same details, new date. See you at Ping Tom on Saturday the 31st

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 26/05/2026

Justice for Damien ride is today (5/26). 5:30 meet up, 6pm roll out from 55th/Artesian.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 24/05/2026

While the storm may dissipate, there is a heavy chance of flash flooding and lightning around

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 19/05/2026

The connector was open so we took a ride on it. You can find the 1x speed version of this ride-through on our YouTube youtu.be/pGUOPC23As8?...

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 19/05/2026

Thanks for coming to our Wells-Wentworth Connector 5th birthday party. The connector wished for independence from its parents (CDOT) this year

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/05/2026

Why won't CDOT come celebrate one of its best examples of high-quality bike infrastructure?

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/05/2026

We tried to invite CDOT. No one from their office would come down to meet us.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 15/05/2026

Thank you to the 60+ kids and many more parents who came out for the ride. We shall do it again.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 14/05/2026

We're back for the 3.9th annual AANHPI Ride for Solidarity with our friends at Family Style Run Club. We're riding from Ping Tom Park to Asia on Argyle. 8:45a Meet up 9:10a Departure from Ping Tom Park 9:45a Lincoln Park Zoo 11:00a Arrival at Asia on Argyle

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 13/05/2026

A message from inside the Wells-Wentworth Connector

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 09/05/2026

We’re marshalling Ravenswood Elementary’s first-ever bike bus. The bus is departing at 8:10a from Belle Plaine/Lakeview and arriving at the playground at 8:30a. See the flyer for the route and share with parents in the neighborhood Let us know you are coming: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 04/05/2026

Thanks for coming out. We'll do another, and another, and another.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 26/04/2026

Back for 2026: Join us for a marshal training at Union Park! Come out on Sunday May 3rd 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) ⏰ Sunday, May 3rd from 6-8pm

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 25/04/2026

Thanks for eating tamales and cleaning up Douglass Park with us today!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 24/04/2026

Sweetie what's wrong? You were supposed to be open 5 years ago. Come celebrate our baby, the Wells-Wentworth Connector, going to Kindergarten. 📌 1700 S Wentworth ⏰ Sunday May 17th, 3:30-5:30ish

Pink and white flyer for a bike ride at 1700 s Wentworth on May 7th at 3:30 with text "release her she's been ready for 5 years"

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 20/04/2026

Every Monday until bike lane morale improves

Raise Your Voice For

A Safer Grand Avenue

Show your support for the upcoming street safety improvements on Grand Avenue!

Business owners and out-of- towners want Grand Avenue to stay dangerous.

They're protesting at the intersection of Grand and Ogden every Monday from 4-6pm.

Project Features

Bus bump-outs for faster boarding

Shortened pedestrian crossings

Raised crosswalks

Protected bike lanes

Street trees

Wheelchair-accessible sidewalks

And more

Join our counter-protest, and show that you support safe streets for kids, families, and seniors!

Bring signs, friends, and a positive attitude! We know that Grand is unsafe. Let's fix it!

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 12/04/2026

Pedal for the Planet 2026 is ON! On Saturday, April 25th, join @ctulocal1.bsky.social's Climate Justice Committee and BGN to close out Earth Week in motion. 🚲 Bikes will roll out from Lakeview, Hyde Park, and Wicker Park, all meeting at Douglass Park for birding, trash pickup, and a picnic. 🌱

Social media graphic of the Earth embedded within a chain ring with big red text that says "rescheduled."

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 12/04/2026

Thanks for coming out to HumboldtTown!

Approximately 40 bikers pose for a group photo on top of a grassy hill

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 05/04/2026

BGN spotted at the @thewaroncars.bsky.social. The city is only liable to you if you're on a designated bike route. The network is inconsistently connected/inequitably distributed making a full biking trip nearly impossible. See the problem? GL if you get hit on any other road says the city ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Two presenters display an op-ed written by Bike Grid Now with the headline "Cycling advocates: The Mayor endorsed us. Now he advocates against us." displayed on a projection screen.

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 23/03/2026

HUGE NEWS. We have a state bill; SB3478 - SCA1. Under the bill, CMAP will develop a blueprint for a bike and pedestrian-prioritized street network including 450 miles of safe, slow streets in Chicago and surrounding communities. WE NEED YOU TO SUBMIT WITNESS SLIPS. ilga.gov/Senate/heari... (1/3)

Bike Grid Now Applauds Introduction of Landmark Legislation to Advance Regional Safe Cycling Network

Chicago, Bike Grid Now! is pleased to announce the introduction of new state legislation to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive regional bike grid. The bill SB3478, introduced by Illinois State Senator Mike Simmons (IL-07), amends the Illinois Highway Code to direct the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to develop a blueprint for a bike and pedestrian-prioritized street network including 450 miles of safe, slow streets in Chicago with additional infrastructure in bordering municipalities.
The proposed Safe Cycling Network Plan would prioritize connections between community areas, retail corridors, major attractions, institutions, as well as existing and planned infrastructure to create a cohesive system for all ages and abilities across 10% of city streets and neighboring suburbs. Under the proposed framework, at least 35% of the network would be located in community areas experiencing economic hardship,1 with additional prioritization given to high-crash corridors and areas lacking existing safe streets infrastructure.
“We know how dangerous and inequitable a patchwork system is,” said Bike Grid Now organizer Nik Hunder. “Fragmentation means cyclists, pedestrians, and people on scooters or other micromobility devices are forced to navigate life-threatening gaps in protective road treatments that are not equitably distributed economically and racially across the city. It’s time to make our streets safer for all Chicagoans – not just those in the most privileged and politically responsive neighborhoods.”
The benefi ts also reach across the state. Safer city roads drive state-wide economic growth, advance environmental goals, boost tourism, and decrease costs associated with traffi c crashes and deaths. State legislators leading on this issue understand that strategic investment in urban infrastructure is a life-saving measure that supports the intere…

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