GIF of the Day : How to Reduce Traffic Congestion 101 in a Jiffy
This GIF posted by Tumblr user peterfromtexas illustrates just how much road congestion is caused by single commuters who use separate cars for transportation. Originally posted on Reddit, it combines images from the streets of Toronto. via Mashable
Close Calls of the Divvy Kind
Local biker extraordinaire, Steve Vance, has created a site where you can report Any Divvy near-misses. It will include a map and allows you to describe the circumstances of your near miss. The idea is to share our collective wisdom and get a lot smarter about duties and riding in the city. Columbia’s talented writing […]
A Short Ride for You, A Million Miles for Divvy
In the three months its been up and running, riders have traveled more than 1 million miles to and from hundreds of stations all across the city, according to Divvy. Chicago’s Divvy is the second largest in the US, with about 9000 members. The Divvy folks are running a contest to collect the best YouTube […]
Divvy Promotes Local Bike Shops
Divvy, Chicago’s bike-sharing program, has partnered with two local bike shops, Johnny Sprockets and On The Route Bicycles, this month to promote their #divvyred campaign. “We see ourselves as a complement to local bike shops, not as competition,” Elliot Greenberger, marketing manager for Divvy, said via email. Divvy’s main focus is to get more people […]
Bike Tour of Forest Glen this Saturday
Take a bike tour of Forest Glen, with Lee Diamond. Lee’s tours are fun. The riding isn’t strenuous, but it is nice workout for a Saturday. You ride at a good pace, but stop frequently because Lee loves architecture and all the details that make Chicago such a fascinating place to live. Forest Glen is […]
