Quigley's "Mike on the Move" Tour Highlights Divvy Bicycle Ride-sharing System

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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), took his "Mike on the Move" transportation initiative to Divvy, a city wide bicycle ride-sharing system. His visit highlighted the trends of public transit and biking that the city is adapting in order to create a more transportation friendly and safer environment for bicyclists in the City of Chicago.

"Reliable, safe and affordable transportation options are essential to ensuring our continued prosperity both nationally and here at home in Chicago," said Rep. Quigley. "Renewing and reinvigorating America's transportation infrastructure will require forward-thinking investments in our nation's roads, trails and rails, and Divvy Bikes is a leader in this initiative. Long-term investments in infrastructure and safety measures specifically aimed towards biking will produce a long-lasting impact on our communities and cities, furthering Chicago's efforts to remain a bike-friendly city."

"Having Representative Quigley swing by Divvy Headquarters was a real treat for our team," said Elliot Greenberger, General Manager of Divvy. "We not only had the chance to talk about what's needed to make cities more bike-friendly, but we also had the chance to show him our behind-the-scenes operations."

"As Chicago's newest transit system, Divvy is a great success story, providing a healthy, affordable way for Chicagoans to get to jobs and schools while exercising and having fun," Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld said. "With our latest expansion, Divvy now covers more than 100 square miles in the City of Chicago and is the geographically largest bike share system in North America."

During his tour, Rep. Quigley met with Divvy leadership and toured their facility on W. Hubbard. He joined mechanics on repairs and joined staff with rebalancing a Divvy bike station. He also met with Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) officials to discuss program growth and what Congress can do to improve infrastructure and safety measures to continue making Chicago a bike-friendly city.

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