Bike

Bicycling creates no pollution, offers exercise opportunities and is often the quickest way to travel. The Bike 2015 Plan is the City of Chicago’s vision to make bicycling an integral part of daily life in Chicago. The Bike 2015 Plan has two overall goals:

• to increase bicycle use,
• to reduce the number of bicycle injuries

Each chapter of the Bike 2015 Plan identifies specific objectives to accomplish the chapter’s overall goal. Chapters include:

• building a bikeway network
• Building streets that are bicycle friendly
• Introduce efficient bike parking
• connections between bi-cycling and public transport
• educating about bicycle safety and the benefits of bicycling

Steps to use Divvy for travelling small distances

Using a bicycle for short distances is an efficient way to reduce pollution and it is good for your health. Divvy program offers rent of bikes for a certain duration. Divvy offers D4E (Divvy for Everyone) program that promotes affordable and accessible option for residents of Chicago. Go to the following website: https://www.divvybikes.com/pricing/d4e-chicago Check the features of the program and your eligibility Check the locations below where you can join the program Carry your state ID, $5 cash and visit any office Complete the documentation and you will get a keychain to checkout bicycles. You can also ask for a demo from the representatives in the office. Download the Divvy app to see divvy stations and track distances travelled using divvy.

Before Riding (Safety Checks)

Check the rules on the website to avoid accidents Wear helmets Don’t use the bike if you have an injury Consult a physician/doctor to check if you can ride a bike and you are physically fit. Don’t ride bikes on rainy days.