Bike Trails

Rahm Emanuel Expands Chicago's Commitment to Bike-Centric Development

Chicago's flat topography makes it ideal for bike riding. Now Rahm Emanuel and Gabe Klein's new public policies aim to grow their use. The city consistently scores as highly in bike-friendly rankings as New York, Austin, or Denver.
10 October 2011 - 2:00pm
Huffington Post

Orange County Great Park Comprehensive Master Plan

The Great Park Plan incorporates principles of sustainable development, including habitat restoration, renewable energy generation, water quality management, and promotion of non-polluting transportation methods. The Great Park Plan acknowledges the Park's history as a military airbase with a historic museum including exhibits, a memorial, and the stories of the men and women who once served there. The park will also create social and transportation connections to the communities throughout the county by integrating riding, hiking, and multiuse trails from all parts of the region.
19 February 2010 - 10:51am

Chicago Eyes an Elevated Bike Trail

The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail want to convert a three-mile section of abandoned elevated rail line into a bike trail. It could take a decade, but the idea already has the backing of some of the city's power players.
14 March 2008 - 10:00am
Chicago Public Radio
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