March 4
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Happy Hour, Handlebar Bar & Grill, a smoke-free, vegetarian eatery at 2311 W. North Ave., Chicago, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free chili-cheese quesadillas and conviviality.

March 9
Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors is accepting applications. Learn about the program at a Job Information Session, 6 p.m., 650 S. Clark St., Rm. 300, Chicago, led by Eve Jennings, Bicycling Ambassador program director. Call her at (312) 427-3325, ext. 236 with any questions.

March 10
ike Culture Lecture Series: "The First 30 Years of Bicycling in Chicago (1869-99)." Carey Williams, captain of the Illinois Wheelmen (a group dedicated to the research, restoration and riding of pre-1918 bicycles), gives a slide presentation at 12:15 p.m., Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

March 16
Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council. City planners and Chicago policy makers discuss bike plans for the city. The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 30 N. LaSalle Street, 32nd floor conference room, Chicago. For more information, please contact Ben Gomberg at (312) 744-8093.

All these Events and more at the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's Calendar of Events Page

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Healthy Streets Conference, Gala Celebration in April!
In the past several issues, these pages have presented some exciting discussions about the future of bicycling advocacy in the Chicago metropolitan area. >> More

CBF Sponsors Chicago Bike Show
The annual Chicago Bike Show & Family Fitness Expo returns to Navy Pier's Festival Hall April 1 to April 3; and Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is excited to be a sponsor. >> More

Bikes and Peds: On the Map, but Uncounted
So first, the good news: bicycles, pedestrians, transit and healthy streets are on the map and the right people are listening. >> More

Metra Bill Advances to House Floor
As of press time, the "Bikes on Metra" bill championed by Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn and sponsored by Rep. Marlow H. Colvin has passed the House Mass Transit Committee 20-0. >> More

Northwest Indiana Transformation Engages Bike Activists
Change happens. In northern Indiana, heavy industries have been disappearing while small businesses grow. Factory worker row houses are demolished, while upscale subdivisions proliferate. >> More

Happy Randy-versary!
In the fall of 1991, my Toyota's transmission failed in smoke, with a puddle of fluid spreading beneath it. Lacking the $1,000 to replace it and living off-campus, I spent the $250 I did have on a bike.>> More

Profile: New CBF President Takes Helm at Exciting Time
It was a bad intersection that sparked Corey Coscioni's interest in bicycling advocacy work and his involvement with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.>> More

New Look, New Features
On the occasion of Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's 20th anniversary, Bike Traffic decided to get a design overhaul. >> More

Column: Crossing That Bridge
About three months into starting this position of community liaison with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, I found these words at the Harold Washington Library, where they are inscribed in the marble floor of the rotunda:>> More

Quick Guide to Conference Weekend's Full Slate of Activities
Here's a quick-reference guide to the full slate of activities CBF will be presenting from March 31 to April 3.>> More

Dreaming of a White Bike to Work Day
It's always harder than it looks. Winter Bike to Work Day 2005 slapped Chicago with enough slushy character to ennoble all who opted for a pedal-powered commute. >> More

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