Break The Gridlock   FIND  Postings: Show ALLShow mostShow only trustedShow only admin Pics: Show texts and photosShow photos onlyShow just text  Plot  Plot the current set. POST  Post something now yourself. Join the board! - Soliciting new members! You get to be on a 501.c3 board, meet every few months often at a bar, network about Chicago bicycling, and sometimes give away money. Interested? Join us on May 30th:   Sun May.6 11:29p   Andrew Bedno  SEE WEB Break The Gridlock on Facebook! - Come LIKE us on Facebook   Sun May.6 11:03p   Andrew Bedno  SEE WEB Thank you! (was Volunteers Needed for May 22 Urban Assault Ride) - Update: A million thanks to all the volunteers who came out to support this event, which grew by 63% over last year's ride! We are thrilled to announce that year's Urban Assault Ride , sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, will benefit Break the Gridlock , The Chainlink and West Town Bikes . Our task is to recrui...   Thu Mar.31 2011 2:21p   Gin Kilgore  WEB MAP BTG Seeks Volunteers for May 22 Urban Assault Ride - This year's Urban Assault Ride, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, will benefit Break the Gridlock, The Chainlink and West Town Bikes. Our task is to recruit volunteers who will help during the event, which is the morning of May 22. Jobs range from being on beer security detail at Murphy's Bleachers to helping (and cheering...   Thu Mar.31 2011 2:21p   Gin Kilgore  SEE WEB Volunteers Needed for May 22 Urban Assault Ride - We are thrilled to announce that year's Urban Assault Ride , sponsored by New Belgium Brewing, will benefit Break the Gridlock , The Chainlink and West Town Bikes . Our task is to recruit volunteers for jobs such as beer security at Murphy's Bleachers and helping (and cheering) at checkpoints. Sign up here: (NOT the link you ...   Thu Mar.31 2011 12:21p   Gin Kilgore  WEB MAP Why was 86-year-old driving? - Why do 86-year-olds drive? Because most of their life in America has been tied to automobile dependency. This mother's editorial in the Chicago Tribune reminds me of another reason to support funding for public transportation. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, I fear we may see more preventable tragedies on our roadways. read more   Thu Mar.24 2011 11:02a   Kevin M  SEE WEB Why was 86-year-old driving? - Why do 86-year-olds drive? Because most of their life in America has been tied to automobile dependency. This mother's editorial in the Chicago Tribune reminds me of another reason to support funding for public transportation. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, I fear we may see more preventable tragedies on our roadways. read more   Thu Mar.24 2011 11:02a   Kevin Monahan  SEE WEB Autoshow Shutdown - Sunday Feb 20th 2011 - Join cycling friends this Sunday Feb 20th for a whimsical bike activism outing to "shutdown" the Chicago autoshow. Starts in Daley Plaza (50 W Washington, under the Picasso) after noon, then a short social ride reaching McCormick Place (2301 S King Dr) by 1pm. There we'll spread joy and inspiration about low-car living with costumes...   Mon Feb.14 2011 3:18p   Andrew Bedno  WEB MAP Board of Directors application deadline extended - Break The Gridlock has extended its deadline for petitions to join its Board of Directors. See the original announcement below . For more information, please see the Join The Board page.   Fri Oct.22 2010 9:32a   Todd Gee  SEE WEB World Car Free Day Rally and Ride - Hope to see many Break the Gridlockers at Wednesday's World Car Free Day Celebration. The ride leaves at 6pm sharp (gather at 5:30pm) from Daley Plaza and ends at 7pm at the Bike Winter kick-off meeting* at the Billy Goat on Madison (1535 W.) read more   Tue Sep.21 2010 5:26a   Gin Kilgore  WEB MAP Chicago PARK(ing) Day 2010 Events - PARK(ing) Day is coming this Friday, September 17th to cities around the world who are united in reclaiming public space for people (and not cars!). Chicago has its share of events going on. Stroll or roll by one of these installments on Friday and exercise your right to relax in reclaimed park(ing) space: read more   Tue Sep.14 2010 10:27a   Kevin M  WEB MAP Chicago PARK(ing) Day 2010 Events - PARK(ing) Day is coming this Friday, September 17th to cities around the world who are united in reclaiming public space for people (and not cars!). Chicago has its share of events going on. Stroll or roll by one of these installments on Friday and exercise your right to relax in reclaimed park(ing) space: read more   Tue Sep.14 2010 8:27a   Kevin Monahan  WEB MAP Break The Gridlock Board of Directors election process open - Break The Gridlock invites individuals in the Appropriate Transportation advocate/activist community to join our Board of Directors. Joining Break The Gridlock's board is the best way to help Chicago's grass-roots activist community grow and thrive. Board members serve for (about) one year and will help BTG contin...   Tue Aug.24 2010 11:24a   Todd Gee  WEB MAP Break The Gridlock unHappy Hour, September 15th, 2010 - Our second unHappy Hour will happen on Sepember 15th, 2010, 7pm at Quenchers Saloon, 2401 North Western (at Fullerton). Our last event (our very first) successfully brought people together to hear speakers and engage each other in a social setting. We're looking forward to growing on that success. This month, we'll be w...   Mon Aug.23 2010 11:27a   Todd Gee  WEB MAP  old»    options