A Divvy station near Monroe and Dearborn streets in the Loop today, looking north. Despite a 27F temperature, there were plenty of people riding e-scooters and bicycles downtown. Photo: John Greenfield This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Wednesday morning, the Chicago Department of Transportation shared some good news about how popular shared sustainable transportation devices have become in our city. "Over 10 million trips were taken on shared bikes and e-scooters in 2024, a new annual record," the agency said in a press release. "This milestone reflects a growing demand for sustainable and convenient transportation options, supported by CDOT’s investments in micromobility infrastructure and the continued expansion of the Divvy bike-share system."
"Chicago’s record-breaking ridership on bikes and scooters highlights our collective commitment to building a greener, healthier, and more connected city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement. "We are committed to ensuring that every neighborhood has access to safe and affordable transportation options, from expanding Divvy stations to creating more protected bike lanes. Together, we are paving the way for a Chicago that prioritizes sustainability, equity, and opportunity for all." The Monroe/Dearborn Divvy station this afternoon, looking south. Photo: John Greenfield But what if we told you that the news is actually better than that? Late yesterday evening, an in-the-know City official told Streetsblog that CDOT actually shortchanged itself a bit in its earlier news release. They said Chicago actually ended up hitting more than 11 million total micromoblity rides in 2024. Here are the […]
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