February 2007

 


Feb. 17
Midnight Mauraders

April 19
Skokie Valley Trail Open House

May 27
Bank of America Bike the Drive

 


All these events and more, to be shore, on biketraffic.org's Calendar of Events!

In ROLL Film! Borzo and Strauss review "Still We Ride" and "The Good German"

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City, Healthy Streets Campaign Target Crashes
Next month the Healthy Streets Campaign rolls out a partnership with the city of Chicago aimed at reducing automobile crashes by 50 percent in a 10-square mile swath of the city’s Northwest Side. >> More

‘People Have No Concern for Pedestrians Anymore’
“It is insane,” says 30th Ward Ald. Ariel E. Reboyras when asked about driving conditions in the city, “I see it myself.” >> More

Social Pressure is Key to Making Drivers Careful
John Haley recently joined the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation as the organization's first volunteer and advocacy coordinator. John brings a wealth of valuable experience to CBF and we are excited to have him aboard. >> More

Meet the New CBF Events Team Staff
Meet the newest people behind the scenes of Chicagoland Bicycle Federation events. >> More

Ask Mr. Bike: 'What's Your Bag?'
Why do bikers overwhelmingly prefer over-the-shoulder bags? >> More

'Real Vikings' Bike Year-Round
Turning to the land of the ice and snow, we caught up with columnist Karl Liljas of the daily Uppsala Nya Tidning to crack the mystery of why so many Swedes are undeterred by old man winter. >> More

CTA Advice for Bicycles on Trains; Plus New Legislation
The CTA's bikes on trains policy remains unchanged, but because of the three-track operation at the Belmont and Fullerton, bicycling passengers are being asked to keep a couple of things in mind beginning April 2. >> More

 

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The reward is large and payable upon experience. Volunteers receive many benefits, including an invitation to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, plus opportunities to work with other bicyclists and be active in bringing about positive change.




 


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