The Divvy Bike Share program will complement Chicago’s
extensive public transit system, and is intended for “short point-to-point
trips.” The program is primarily being funded by federal grants as a means to
stimulate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality
in Chicago. The bike share program is part of a greater bicycling initiative:
Chicago Streets Cycling Plan 2020, which calls for “a 645-mile network of
biking facilities to be in place by 2020 to provide a bicycle accommodation
within half-mile of every Chicagoan.” By providing alternatives means of transportation,
Chicago hopes to employ a more effective transportation system and foster a
safer, healthier community.
The program name
derives from the meaning “divide and share,” reflective of the nature of the
bike share program; the program’s logo represents a “sharrow,” or double arrow,
that is indicative of a shared road for bicyclists and motorists. The bicycles have adopted the distinct "Chicago Blue" color, which will draw attention to the program and its purpose.
The bicycles will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
throughout the year, with annual memberships and day long passes available.
Annual memberships start at $75 and allow for unlimited access to Divvy bikes. If you’re only
staying for a few days, daylong passes are only $7 and give
access to unlimited trips up to 30 minutes each for 24 hours. For a detailed map of bike stations, visit the Divvy website, listed below, or click here.
Bringing your own bike? We have a bicycle storage room on
the first floor to keep your bikes safe during your stay. Be sure to check out Chicago's Lakefront Trail, spanning almost 20 miles along Lake Michigan!
References:
DivvyBikes.com
CityofChicago.org
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