New Bike Improvements for Wilmette

Here’s Your Chance to Find Out More about Proposed Bike Improvements in Wilmette The Village Welcomes Your Comments During the next two weeks, the Village of Wilmette will hold Open Houses regarding bike improvements to: 1) Glenview Road, Wilmette Ave,, and Ridge Road, and 2) Green Bay Road. Please attend to learn more and addContinue reading "New Bike Improvements for Wilmette"

Bike Donation May 10 at Gillson

SPRING CLEANING?  Donate Your Old Bikes  Gillson Parking Lot Saturday May 10th-rain or shine 9-11 am Bike Walk Wilmette will collect used adult and kids bikes to donate to Working Bikes. Adult bikes must be in reparable condition (missing tires or other parts are ok). Kids bikes must be gently used. Bike Walk Wilmette advocates forContinue reading "Bike Donation May 10 at Gillson"

Here’s Your Chance to Tell Wilmette to Improve Biking and Walking in the Village

The Village is asking for public opinion about: 1) improving biking and walking on Green Bay Road and 2) adding a trail connecting the North Shore Channel trail to Sheridan Road. These two areas are heavily travelled by pedestrians and cyclists. Improving safety and the walking and cycling experience in both of these areas isContinue reading "Here’s Your Chance to Tell Wilmette to Improve Biking and Walking in the Village"

Monthly Community Bike Ride this Thursday 6/27

Last month's ride took us to the Indian Village Site near Ridge Road in Kenilworth. Very interesting! Join the Fun!Community Bike RideThursday, June 27, 2024 at 6 pmEveryone Welcome!Kids, too! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race.We will look for the new walkingContinue reading "Monthly Community Bike Ride this Thursday 6/27"

Community Bike Ride Summer Kickoff

Join the Fun on Thursday, May 30, 20246 pm–Village Hall, WilmetteEveryone Welcome – Kids, too! Meet in front of Village Hall at 5:45 pm. The ride will be leisurely and fun, not a race. We will look for the site of the last Potawatomi camp in Wilmette. The ride will last 30-40 minutes. All ages and abilities welcome. HelmetsContinue reading "Community Bike Ride Summer Kickoff"

Used Bike Collection 2024

Give your Old Bikes A New Home! Bike CollectionGillson Parking Lot Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (rain or shine) 9-11am Earlier Used Bike Collections were a great success! Bike Walk Wilmette is excited to announce our annual Used Bike Collection initiative to support Working Bikes. We are seeking donations of adult bikes, which should be in aContinue reading "Used Bike Collection 2024"

Support Safer, Easier Biking and Walking in Illinois

Two bills are currently in the House Transportation Committee on Vehicles & Safety. A show of support is needed to get them to the House floor. Lowering default speed limit in Illinois urban areas (HB 3530):Given that excessive speed is the most common factor in serious and fatal crashes, reducing the state’s default speed limitContinue reading "Support Safer, Easier Biking and Walking in Illinois"

Wilmette Pedals to Success: Securing Bronze Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community Once Again

WILMETTE - The Village of Wilmette has once again made its mark on the map of bicycle-friendly communities. The League of American Bicyclists, a prestigious national organization dedicated to promoting cycling and bike-friendly environments, has re-awarded Wilmette the coveted Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status. This distinction places Wilmette among the highest-ranked communities in Illinois,Continue reading "Wilmette Pedals to Success: Securing Bronze Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community Once Again"