Graphic celebrating Earth Day with inspiration to make everyday trips by bike
A bicycle or e-bike is perfect for those short trips! Give Mother Earth a break and commit to your bicycle or e-bike for everyday trips – starting today!
🧠💪 You’ll feel good physically and mentally
👋🏻👋🏽👋🏿 You’ll interact with neighbors
🌷🦆☀️ You’ll enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells along the way
Just received the email. Thank you, @michaelmclean.me! 😊
Screenshot of new website home page
Screenshot of page on new website
Screenshot of page on new website
Screenshot of Illinois Bicycle Calendar page on new website
Our swanky new website includes several enhancements that we think you’ll appreciate.
👉 Check it out and send along feedback and suggestions for further improvements. Thanks!
www.rideillinois.org
Photos from a bike education class used to promote a class on Saturday, April 25 at UIC
Spreading the word about a Smart Cycling class taking place THIS SATURDAY at UIC from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Worried about riding a bike in traffic? Unsure how to teach your children safe cycling habits? The Smart Cycling program is your answer! Registration fee is $25.
bikeleague.org/class-regist...
Gas prices are soaring, but people interested in biking don't know where to start. What type of bike do I get for kids? Cargo? Commuting?
Today, we're launching a site for just that - Find The Right Bike!
In just four questions, we'll tell you the bike you need and how much money it'll save you 🧵
SB3336 will nullify local ordinances via municipal preemption and is supported by the Illinois Municipal League, among others. The public will still need to adhere to municipal ordinances until legislation takes effect, which, barring any major changes will be 1/1/27
Per existing state law, low-speed e-bikes are bicycles. The patchwork of municipal ordinances is nullified by SB3336, though changes likely won’t go into effect until 1/1/27. Ride Illinois’ work on this bill continues as it moves to the House
Fair question. Either the PD or municipality should be able to answer that.
Flyer showing where e-bikes are not allowed in Harwood Heights, IL
Details of ordinance passed in Harwood Heights that bans all e-bikes
Here are some screenshots of the post from Harwood Heights about the ordinance. Likely not reflected in municide yet
Group photo at Ride Illinois’ Bike & Trail Lobby Day in Springfield, IL
Many of the advocates who participated in 2026 Bike & Trail Lobby Day in Springfield. Thanks to all who advocated for sensible micromobility legislation (SB3336), stopping Super Speeders (HB4948), and investing in Illinois trails 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
A very short-sighted, nonsensical ordinance that conflates e-bikes and e-motos. A great example of why state-level policy that nullifies municipal ordinances is needed. While not perfect, SB3336 is a major step in the right direction
A very short-sighted, nonsensical ordinance that conflates e-bikes and e-motos. A great example of why state-level policy that nullifies municipal ordinances is needed. While not perfect, SB3336 is a major step in the right direction
people get hella mad when you say adult drivers should be more responsible than children on our streets.
Hi Cait. There was a small window for the public to sign witness slips earlier this week. This bill moved FAST today and passed in the senate with a 54-0 vote!
Now, it’s on to the House and we anticipate more discussion before a vote. So, more opportunities to chime in before end of session.
We’re asking for help from Illinois residents to establish sensible micromobility regulations in Illinois via legislation. Illinois residents are encouraged to send an email to their State Senator asking them to support SB3336 when it is voted on by the full Senate.
ujoin.co/campaigns/44...
This is a big step towards sensible, consistent rules in all Illinois communities related to micromobility. Ride Illinois is pleased to support SB3336 🙌
Quality bike lanes can magically create new cyclists out of thin air.
"The installation of protected and buffered bicycle lanes was consistently and significantly associated with increased bicycle commuting."
doi.org/10.1177/0361...
Extreme speeding in Illinois means going 26 mph or more above the speed limit. Drivers who regularly hit those speeds are 5 times as likely to be involved in a fatal crash. HB4948 aims to establish the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program to slow down Super Speeders.
www.wcia.com/capitol-conn...
A poor attempt at humor (?) by @alleghenycounty.bsky.social
Group of people standing in Senator Dick Durbin’s office
The Illinois delegation at the 2026 National Bike Summit 🙌
Just sayin'...
Thanks for the suggestion :)
Image with text: "Action alert: Urge your member of Congress to support safety and funding for biking, walking, and trails!"
On March 25, a delegation of Illinois residents led by @rideillinois.bsky.social will be in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress to advocate for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users (VRUs).
Action Alert
ujoin.co/campaigns/43...
E-biking shouldn't require a driver's license.
"E-bikes don’t pose greater risks than conventional bicycles. On average, e-bike crashes are equally as likely and severe as conventional bike crashes. And research from Denmark even shows e-bike riders are more likely to follow traffic laws."
I’ve had it with all the gatekeeping.
No one‘s gonna tell me what I can call a bicycle.
As one of the orgs that signed this letter, @rideillinois.bsky.social is helping to amplify the message.
There's a lot of talk about making biking safe for kids, but don't forget about seniors.
New study: "Older bicyclists face substantially higher severe injury risks than younger bicyclists."
doi.org/10.1016/j.aa...
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“The mayor has asked Transport for London to undertake detailed analysis of the safety risks posed by large SUVs and their wider impact on London’s roads. This could then inform any future policy proposals in London or recommendations to government or the sector.”
“Somehow, and I'm doing my sarcastic voice, somehow, 49 other states can manage to get by and are not being bankrupted by bicyclists or other vulnerable road users who are suing them left and right”
Relevant in 2003 and 23 years later!
