Bike sharing is coming to Evanston and Oak Park, and once again it's expanding in the city of Chicago, too!
“Expanding Divvy outside of the city limits means fewer cars on the roads and gives more residents and visitors the fun opportunity to take a ride,” said Governor Pat Quinn at Evanston’s annual Bike the Ridge event last weekend.
The $3 million in new funding brings 12 Divvy stations to Oak Park and eight to Evanston, and also adds 50 new docking stations with bicycles to Chicago’s Garfield Park, Austin, Rogers Park and West Rogers Park neighborhoods.
Though it is too early to say exactly where the stations would be installed, site planning is being discussed. (Do you have a suggestion for a station location?)
For many months, Active Trans has been part of the chorus of voices urging the state of Illinois to locate funding for this project. To help with the expansion, Active Trans also provided support to the city of Oak Park in assessing locations for Divvy stations.
“Ever since Divvy arrived in Chicago, we’ve been hearing from residents who are eager to have bike sharing in village,” said Oak Park’s Parking and Mobility Services Director, Jill Velan.
And now it'll be here by spring 2015. Congratulations Oak Park, Evanston and Chicago!
Photo of Evanston Mayor Tisdahl courtesy of Wally Bobkiewicz and the city of Evanston.
