Front of the I Am A Chicagoan Who Bikes postcard, showing a photo collage of Chicago cyclists Back of the postcard with space to write your biking story and the alderperson's mailing address

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Ask Your Alder To Support Bike Infrastructure!

Chicago has been improving its bike infrastructure, but a lot of those decisions come down to the local level - your alderperson!

Wait, What’s An Alderperson?

An alderperson is your neighborhood’s designated representative and most direct link to Chicago’s city government. Chicago’s city council is made up of the 50 alderpeople, and alders serve as both a local lawmaker on the City Council and a "mini-mayor" for your specific ward, they hold significant power over the daily infrastructure of your streets, often including the approval of new bike lanes, zoning changes, and traffic safety improvements.

That means getting your alderperson on board with biking is key to keep projects moving forward!

Find your ward and alderperson with our tool, and then mail them an I Am A Chicagoan Who Bikes postcard letting them know why bike infrastructure matters to you personally, so they build more!

Some Tips

  • Mention that you are their constituent — alders listen to the people in their ward especially, so make sure to mention you live in their ward — maybe cite a cross street!
  • Talk about why biking matters to you! Does it help you save money, stay healthy, or let your family get by with just one car? Explain!
  • Have a clear ask — if there's a project in your area that's in contention, ask them to support it. Or ask for more protected bike lanes, greenways, or another improvement you'd like to see!

Find Your Alder

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