Velo Love: Divvy Bikes Provided a Route to Romance
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Here's a heartwarming story of how the baby-blue bikes helped spark romance.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Divvy
Go for the #DIVVYGOLD: The System Has Launched Its Winter Cycling Challenge
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If you haven't been riding a bike this winter, now's a great time to get back in the saddle.
Why Some Requested Divvy Stations Get Installed and Others Don’t
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A new study found that only a fraction requests for Divvy docks are honored, but the city's decision-making process on placing the stations is complex.
A Tale of Two Communities: Views on Transportation in Humboldt Park and Evanston
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A new study of attitudes towards biking, walking, and transit in these communities underscores the importance of considering local contexts when making transportation policy.
After a 2016 Slump, 2017 Was Divvy’s Most Profitable Year Ever
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While the system still lost money on operations, it still turned a $3.37 million profit for the city overall thanks to station ad revenue and Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsorship money.
Donate Transit Fares to the Needy and Divvy Will Chip in a Free Annual Membership
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Divvy will match your donation to the Howard Area Community Center by waiving the $5 fee for a Divvy for Everyone membership for a low-income Chicagoan.
Divvy Security Reinstallations Speeded up, Possibly in Response to Our Coverage
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Shortly before the Reader published an expose on the problem, the city announced they were speeding up security measures. Right before a WTTW segment on the issue, they moved the completion date forward again.
Divvying up the Blame: City Emails Show Why Chicago Lost 500+ Bike-Share Cycles
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An email exchange between CDOT and the bike and station manufacturer indicates the theft problem was caused by the short-sighted decision to remove a key part from the docks.
CDOT: South, West Sides Are Getting Fewer Divvy Stations, Partly Due to Theft Concerns
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According to department reps, some planned South and West side stations were axed due to concerns from residents and alderman, including issues related to recent stolen bike arrests.
Has CDOT Largely Abandoned Its Plan to Increase Divvy Density in Underserved Areas?
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Last year the department said new stations would largely be going to parts of town with few docks, but today they revealed an apparent change of plans.
Another Case of a Black Divvy Rider Stopped and Searched Near Chicago and State
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Lots of people ride Divvies on downtown sidewalks, but are police only enforcing bike laws against African Americans?