Chicago’s Divvy bike system set new ridership records in the month of July, and new stations are being installed along the shores of Lake Michigan.
The rideshare bike service, which debuted in 2013 to rave reviews, registered more than one million rides in the month of July, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in a press release this week. That is a new record for the Divvy service, as are the more than 47,000 rides taken on July 11, which set a daily record.
Now, Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation have announced five new Divvy stations that have been installed along Lake Michigan, one of the most popular corridors for the service in the city.
“A Divvy ride is one of the best ways to experience Chicago. By adding stations where demand is highest, we’re making it easier for more people to explore our lakefront, connect to parks and beaches using affordable, sustainable, transportation,” Johnson said in a statement. “My administration remains committed to advancing diverse, sustainable transportation options and inclusive, complete streets for every Chicagoan.”
According to a press release, the new stations were installed along DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Jackson and Balboa. New stations were also installed at North Avenue Beach, as well as a pedestrian bridge near the beach, and near Lincoln Park Zoo.
So far this year, the city has installed more than 100 new Divvy stations and upgraded nearly two-dozen charging stations for e-bikes in the Divvy fleet, according to officials.
“Divvy just set an all-time ridership record, with more than 47,000 trips in a single day, and much of that growth is happening right along the lakefront, especially in one-way trips to and from the beach,” said Divvy General Manager Sean Madison in a statement.
City officials say more than four million rides have been taken so far this year, putting the city on pace to beat the record of six million trips it set last year.
Divvy bikes can be unlocked using the Divvy app on mobile devices. Riders scan a QR code on the bike, then ride it to another Divvy station, where they park it to end the ride.
Classic Divvy bikes are available to riders, as are e-bikes and scooters. Single rides are available for a $1 unlock fee for classic bikes and then $0.20 per minute thereafter. Day passes are also available for $19.90 per day, with the first there hours free on classic bikes.
Annual Divvy passes are also available. More information on pricing and availability can be found on Divvy’s website.
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