C-U Bike Month

05/11/2026

Survey open until this Wednesday, May 13 at 5 PM!

The Champaign-Urbana Active Transportation Plan Round 2 Survey is open at ccrpc.org/cu-atp until Wednesday, May 13, 2026!

Public Involvement Round 1 in Fall 2025 garnered over 700 survey responses and over 200 interactive map comments! RPC staff identified the most popular themes, and would like your help to prioritize themes. You can also submit a photo of your favorite place to walk, bike, or roll, and tell us why you like it! 📸🚶🏼🚴🏼🧑🏼‍🦽

This survey is open to anyone who walks, bikes, rolls, or visits parks and trails in Champaign County. Thank you!

05/06/2026

The Champaign-Urbana Active Transportation Plan (C-U ATP) Spring 2026 Survey is open through Wednesday, May 13 at 5 PM! This survey should take 5 minutes or less to complete, and is open to anyone who walks, bikes, or rolls in Champaign County.

Thank you for helping us improve Champaign-Urbana’s active transportation system! This survey is open to anyone who walks, bikes, or rolls in Champaign County. This survey will help the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and its local partners to guide recommendations for the Ch...

05/01/2026

It's National Bike Month. Please check the calendar on the CU Bike Month website for events this month. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17h3hmNUae/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

On Tuesday, Bike at Illinois hosted the 2nd annual Bike for the Earth Day, in coordination with Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, Champaign County Bikes, and other volunteers!

Remaining 2025-26 Bike Month shirts, light sets, and other freebies were gifted to cyclists at four locations on campus.

If you missed us, look for Bike to Work Day and Light the Night to return in September 2026! 🚴‍♀️💡

04/21/2026

Spreading the word about a Smart Cycling class taking place THIS SATURDAY at UIC from 9:30am to 1:30:pm. The accomplished LCIs who will be conducting this course are Bill Chalberg and John Sellers 👏👏👏

Worried about riding a bike in traffic? Unsure how to teach your children safe cycling habits? The Smart Cycling program is your answer! Our expert-led in-person bike riding classes provide the bike lessons, tips, tools, and techniques you need to confidently say yes to these questions. Certified League Cycling Instructors (LCI) teach comprehensive bicycling courses designed for all ages and skill levels. Get the skills you need for a lifetime of safe bicycling!

👉 Register on the League of American Bicyclists website at https://bikeleague.org/class-registration/?event=a3dQl000001XF9N. The fee to participate in this class is $25 (payable to Ride Illinois).

04/16/2026

🚨👕🚲 First-come, first-served: free bike lights and t-shirts are available Tuesday afternoon in Champaign-Urbana! Just bring your bike and yourself! 🚲👕🚨

Bike for Earth Day is back! 🌎🫶🏼

Ride your bike to one of the welcoming centers to:
💡 Get a FREE bike light set (while supplies last – MUST bring your bike!)
👕 Register your bike & score a free T-shirt
🔐 Registration also includes entry to the 529 Garage national database, plus a 529 Shield (registration tag) to place on your bike for added theft deterrence

📍Locations: Alma Mater Plaza, Green Street/Lincoln Avenue, Ikenberry Commons, National Soybean Research Center
🕛: Tuesday, April 21, from 4-7 PM

🔗: https://fs.illinois.edu/News/bike-for-earth-day-2/

01/30/2026

Working to make biking safer and easier in Illinois. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17VU3VUDxw/

Ride Illinois was honored to speak at yesterday’s press conference - convened by Illinois Secretary of State - on the topic of micromobility. There is a dire need for common sense legislation at the state level that curbs unsafe use while responsibly welcoming new mobility modes. We’re pleased to be a partner in crafting legislation centered on that worthwhile objective.

“For much of the past year, Ride Illinois has advocated for a clear distinction in state law between safe, legal, low-speed e-bikes, and e-motos – much faster vehicles that often look like e-bikes. Common-sense, balanced legislation—without adding strain on law enforcement—provides an effective and reasonable path forward. This approach will support communities of all sizes in Illinois as they curb unsafe use while responsibly welcoming new mobility modes.” – Dave Simmons, Executive Director of Ride Illinois

Secretary Giannoulias announced a new multi-pronged campaign – “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready” – combines public education, updated driver training and a push for modernized safety laws to keep pace with the fast-evolving micromobility industry. As e-bikes and similar devices become faster, heavier and more powerful, Illinois law has not kept up – putting lives at risk.

🔗 https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/traffic-safety/micromobility-in-illinois.html

We commend Illinois Secretary of State, State Senator Ram Villivalam, and Representative Barbara Hernandez for their work to integrate new mobility modes while retaining a clear focus on public safety. Ride Illinois will continue to work with these leaders – plus Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and other partners – to embrace new mobility modes while retaining a strong focus on public safety 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻

👉 Expect many updates on this important topic during the spring legislative session in Springfield!







Photo credit: Jim Merrill

01/16/2026

I'm signed up for the full tour, but a 3-day option is coming. It is a wonderful event.

12/11/2025

Illinois deserves safer, more bike-friendly communities - and you can help make that happen! When you become a Ride Illinois member, you power our statewide advocacy, education, and awareness outreach that help riders of all ages feel confident on their bikes.

Join us in creating lasting change for bicyclists across the state: rideillinois.org/membership