Jan. 18
Winter Bike to Work Day

Dec. 9-12
Mid-America Trails and Greenways Conference

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

Vol. 10 Issue 12
Vol. 10 Issue 11
September 2007
August 2007

Bold plan means improved bicycling in Chicagoland
Our board and staff worked together along with our committees to draft this vision for the next 20 years and to develop implementation strategies. >> More

Our vision: Youth development connects communities
Youth development is a tool that helps us work in underserved areas and gives kids an alternative to at-risk behavior. >> More

Our vision: Students walk and bike to school
Besides being a fun pastime, walking and biking to school also serves as a model for people of all ages. >> More

Our vision: A blanket of bike plans
We want to fill in the missing pieces and blanket our region with both bike and pedestrian plans.>> More

Our vision: Get in the game
The more members have a voice in the decision-making process, the more successful our advocacy will be.>> More

Journey brings advocacy to next level
How did we get here? Find out about the extensive planning that went into our vision. >> More

Outreach brings safe routes to schools, students
Meet the new Safe Routes Ambassador Coordinator.>> More

Events director takes on future of successful events
Meet the newest addition to our behind-the-scenes work.>> More

Panic after a crash? Check this list twice
Keep these simple tips in mind after a crash.>> More

Bike Traffic is published by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a nonprofit, volunteer advocacy organization that is improving the quality of life in Northeastern Illinois by making cycling safer, more convenient, and more fun. All material that isn't copyrighted may be reprinted. Advertising rates available on request. Editor in Chief: Margo O'Hara; Managing Editor: Akane Tsuruta; Editors: Rob Sadowsky, Margo O'Hara, Randy Neufeld, Arline Welty, Ethan Spotts. Layout: Margo O'Hara

Calling All Volunteers! The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is looking for more than a few good people to add to its ranks. Check out our list of current volunteer opportunities at www.biketraffic.org. 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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