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- Suburbanites can participate in the Bike Commuter Challenge, too
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- Last September, I wrote a blog post on the challenges I would face if I participated in Chicago Car-Free Day.
I make a traditional suburb-to-city commute by driving to a Metra station, taking Metra downtown, and walking from Union Station to MPC. The most challenging part of that commute is the…
- Early birds get $10 off Bike the Drive
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- On days like today, when we Chicagoans ask ourselves, "Why is it again that we don't live in California?" I find it therapeutic to flip my calendar ahead a few months and start penciling in dates for events that scream summer. The 10th Annual MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is one of those events.…
Bringing life to the streets ... with yogurt?-
- Like all former MPC research assistants, Annie Lambla has moved on to even bigger and better things. In 2009 and 2010, Annie worked closely with me on our Placemaking Chicago project, learning what it takes to activate public spaces. Inspired, Annie decided to build a bike, pack her bike trailer…
- Trade 4 wheels for 2 on upcoming Bike-to-Work days
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- This post was written by John Mitchell, MPC research assistant
What better way to celebrate the recent return of spring than trading in those four wheels and congested commutes for two wheels and fresh air as part of today’s national “Bike-to-Work Day?”
In addition to being an…
MarySue's Midweek Links-
- Yesterday, MPC hosted a Roundtable attended by an over-capacity crowd of 95 on the topic: “The Great Communities Collaborative: Adapting a New Model for Sustainable Place-Based Investment.” The event was keynoted by Shelley Poticha, HUD’s Senior Advisor for Sustainable Housing and…
- Walk, bike to work with Active Trans
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- MPC's Emily Tapia Lopez posted a gentle reminder today for commuters staring down Chicago's harsh construction season: Ditch the stress of driving and try transit instead. As a daily bus-to-El commuter, I wholeheartedly second the notion. I'd also add that spring is a great time to give transit,…
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