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Senior in pickup kills Ride Illinois board member Ramon Escapa on bike in downstate Frederick
"Our organization is devastated by his death," said Ride Illinois executive director David Simmons We will miss Ramon and the amazing work he did for those who ride bikes in Illinois."
June 20, 2022
See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on active transportation issues
See where Illinois Secretary of State candidates stand on issues related to active transportation.
June 14, 2022
We Keep You Rollin’ Legacy Ride highlights Far South gems, wellness resources
The purpose of the event was "to a promote an active, healthy lifestyle to residents of the far South Side.
August 5, 2021
Ride Illinois seeks volunteers to help shift its statewide bike advocacy to a higher gear
Ride Illinois is hoping to pump up its influence and impact throughout the Prairie State via four new Regional Action Teams.
December 9, 2020
Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer
Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
November 6, 2020
Adding more diverse voices would strengthen the Illinois Bike Summit
It would be great to see more people of color, as well as cyclists with disabilities, share their experiences of biking and what they’d like to see done to make our streets safer for them.
September 22, 2020
Illinois Bike Summit included updates on projects in Logan, Big Marsh, downstate
The Illinois Bike Summit, an annual gathering of bike planners, advocates, shop owners, and enthusiasts, took place virtually Tuesday with the theme of infrastructure, education and inclusion.
September 17, 2020
Ed Barsotti steps down after nearly 20 years leading Ride Illinois, Dave Simmons steps in
Ride Illinois has teamed up with the Active Transportation Alliance on many statewide legislative wins for cycling.
November 8, 2019
After Recent Tragedies, Ride Illinois Adds Truck-Bike Safety Info to Online Quiz
The advocacy group plans to reach out to trucking companies to ask them to encourage their drivers to take the test.
January 14, 2019
The “Dutch Reach” Will Become Part of Illinois’ Driver Curriculum
This potentially lifesaving anti-dooring technique, common in bike-friendly European countries, will be added to the state driver's manual.
August 16, 2018
