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Fallen bicyclists, pedestrians honored at fourth annual memorial

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:15:53 GMT

Contact: Margo O�Hara margo@biketraffic.org 312-42-3325, ext. 224 Released: Oct. 20, 2008 Fallen bicyclists, pedestrians honored at fourth annual memorial Somber moments scattered with ones of solidarity and support marked the fourth annual Dick Herron Memorial Bike and Walk yesterday that each year honors bicyclists and pedestrians killed in traffic. Friends and families remembered loved ones as they...

Southland residents get transportation coaches to slim down their carbon footprints

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:19:10 GMT

Released: October 10, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (312) 427-3325, ext. 224 margo@biketraffic.org Southland residents get transportation coaches to slim down their carbon footprints Southland residents who want to drive less but aren�t sure how to start will soon get help from a team of personal transportation coaches through Footprints, a free program from the Chicagoland...

Chicago�s ban on text messaging while driving

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:18:24 GMT

Released Oct. 9, 2008 Statement regarding Chicago�s ban on text messaging while driving. The City Council�s ban on text messaging while driving is an important step to combat distracted driving on Chicago streets. �Distracted driving has no place on our roads. We must work to ensure the safety of all road users, from bicyclists to pedestrians to motorists,� said Rob Sadowsky, executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. �We applaud the City Council for approving...

Sunday Parkways transform streets into physical activity utopia

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:47:52 GMT

Released Oct. 5, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara Chicagoland Bicycle Federation margo@biketraffic.org 312-282-5088 mobile 312-427-3325, ext. 224 Photos available More information and route map: www.biketraffic.org/sundayparkways Informacion disponible en espanol Sunday Parkways transform streets into physical activity...

Walking, biking transform students� commute Oct. 8

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:32:30 GMT

Released Oct. 3, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara 312-427-3325, ext. 224 margo@biketraffic.org Diekman Elementary � April Isabelle-Davis 708-841-3838 Springfield Elementary � Colleen Sjostrom 708-388-4122 Monee Elementary � JoAnn Jones 708-534-7450 Nathan Hale - Cindy Hirschboeck 708-895-3030 Sandburg Elementary �- Lorna Dill 708-333-1351 Walking, biking transform students� commute Oct. 8 Five Southland...

Walk and Bike to School Day extravaganzas energize 11 area schools

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:31:50 GMT

Released: Sept. 25, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara, Director of Communications Chicagoland Bicycle Federation margo@biketraffic.org (312) 427-3325, ext. 224 Walk and Bike to School Day extravaganzas energize 11 area schools Eleven area schools will celebrate Walk and Bike to School Day Oct. 8 with an extravaganza of banners, safety and health materials, treats, and T-shirts that will energize kids and the school...

Memorial bike and walk honors tragic death and looks to future

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:07 GMT

Contact: Margo O�Hara margo@biketraffic.org 312-42-3325, ext. 224 Released: Aug 26, 2008 Memorial bike and walk honors tragic death and looks to future Honor fallen bicyclists and pedestrians for the fourth annual Dick Herron Memorial Bike and Walk. Gather with friends and families at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19 in Lincoln Park at the North Avenue pedestrian bridge as we remember bicyclists and pedestrians killed in...

Communities transform streets for Sunday Parkways Oct. 5, 26

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:05:04 GMT

Released Aug 13, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara Chicagoland Bicycle Federation margo@biketraffic.org 312-427-3325, ext. 224 312-282-5088 mobile More information and route map: www.biketraffic.org/sundayparkways (Informacion disponible en espanol) Communities transform streets for Sunday Parkways Oct. 5, 26 Residents walking, biking,...

Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Rolls out the Red Carpet at the Bicycle Film Festival

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:52:04 GMT

Released: July 25, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara, Director of Communications Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (312) 427-3325, ext. 224 margo@biketraffic.org Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Rolls out the Red Carpet at the Bicycle Film Festival The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation will proudly sponsor the Bicycle Film Festival, Aug. 6-10, to celebrate the bicycle as a muse for artists and a sustainable, fun form...

National Championships for biking coming to Chicago Labor Day weekend

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:51:32 GMT

Released: July 29, 2008 Contact: Margo O�Hara, Director of Communications Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (312) 427-3325, ext. 224 margo@biketraffic.org National Championships for biking coming to Chicago Labor Day weekend This Labor Day weekend will be busting out with bikes with the North American Cycle Courier Championships and the North American Bike Polo Championships coming to Chicago, Aug. 29 � Sept. 1....