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Sweatin’ with the alders: As Bike the Drive highlights the perks of a less car-centric shoreline, Ald. Vasquez and Ald....

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. The Active Transportation Alliance’s annual Bike the Drive, which opens all eight lanes of Chicago’s DuSable Lake Shore Drive for car-fr...

It’s time for Streetsblog Chicago’s Bike Lane Fest 2025-26

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Howdy, Streetsblog Chicago readers. I know it’s been a long time since I rapped at ya at length about our city’s ex...

Dozens braved the rain to learn what Chicago, Bike Grid Now! has done in the past year, and their goals for 2027

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Last Wednesday evening, rainy weather didn’t stop dozens of people, many of them on bikes, from showing up to the annual Chicago, Bike...

You can still help shape DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s future. Here are two ways to weigh in.

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. Chicagoans have two immediate opportunities to weigh in on the future of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, including a July 31 deadline fo...

Thursday’s Chicago Bike PAC Campaign Trail Party will be a who’s who of bicycle-friendly politicians and organizations

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Chicago BikePAC, a political action committee with the goal of electing politicians who support better bike infrast...

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 4

Sponsored by: • “New Divvy bike stations installed along Lake Michigan as ridership hits records” (NBC) • In West Town, a neighborhood where residents (and suburb...

Queens BP Richards launches inaugural community bike tour

To celebrate the growing community of bikers in New York City, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the inaugural “Ride Queens” bike tour, a free community cycli...

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 14

Sponsored by: • “Illinois Secretary of State warns about high-powered e-bikes, launches safety campaign” (NBC) • Bike rider was reportedly assaulted after taking...

18-mile ride to raise money for Bikes for Kids

Registration is open for the Aug. 30 Tour De Turtle bike ride presented by Funky Turtle Brewing Company.

Five Things: September 1, 2026

  1. How about biking 20 miles along car-free streets of DC ?  The DC Bike Ride, happening for its 10th year on September 12, offers the opportunity to ride around the city on a ro...

See Glendora’s Bike/Walk People Movement Project at Open House on 9/10

It includes 10+ miles of off-street bike paths and first/last mile connections to the Metro A Line.

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 24

• “Extensive Metra delays after UPNW train strikes car on Northwest Side, Metra says”, driver hospitalized (ABC) • The City is using reportedly using geofencing on Sheridan Road...

Detroit Street Jam by Bike Nerds

August 1, 2026 marks the date for the 5th Annual Detroit City BMX Street Jam. Every year, hundreds of BMX riders and cyclists take over the city. This year was no different at we p...

The Bright Future of Minneapolis Biking

The city released an interactive bike map amid news of the possible return of bike share.

Summer Streets returns to Manhattan with 20 miles of car-free roads

The annual program transforms major roadways into vehicle-free corridors and features free Citi Bike rides, art installations, food trucks and community runs.

Is the Wellington Greenway a victory for cyclists, and a Waterloo for bikeway foes with a Napoleon Complex?

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. Check out the intro to Streetsblog Chicago Bike Lane Fest 2025-26 here. As a result of the Chicago Department of Transportation...

Bike lanes should always use protection. But officials say they usually shouldn’t go both ways.

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Chicago’s bidirectional protected bike lane on Dearborn Street downtown has stood the test of time. It debuted almost 14 years ago as...

Bike Shorts: Pasadena CicLAvia Map, Griffith Park, Imperial Hwy and Hollywood Blvd

Map released for November CicLAvia - Pasadena. New bike lane barrier protection on Imperial Highway and in Griffith Park. Bike/walk upgrades planned for East Hollywood.

This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

Massive Street takeover planned for LA Saturday as bike gang says anything on wheels is welcome

A bikers group in Southern California are planning to takeover the streets near downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, with organizers calling on anyone with wheels to join them.

Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 20

Sponsored by: • “A [bus and] bike lane ticketing program meant to make busy downtown streets safer… has found package delivery giants are among its most consistent scoff...

10/16/26: San Jose Bike Party - FREE

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9/11/26: East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday) - FREE

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 30

Sponsored by: • New Wall Street Journal article on the debate over the Archer Avenue traffic safety project. (Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook) • The plaza outside the...