Resources
What to take on a Bike
Ride:
Wear
a helmet
ID
Phone
Water
Lock
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Lights
Dress appropriate for the
weather: layers when it cold, cool clothing when it’s hot
A snack for a longer ride
Spare tube
Tire levers
Pump
Multi-tool
Items may vary depending on when, where, and why you are riding
External:
Active Transportation Alliance
Illinois Secretary of State - Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
The League of American Bicyclists
LAB - Bicycle Friendly America
IDOT - Trails, Paths and Streets
Enjoy Illinois - Bike Trails in Illinois
AASHTO Releases 5th Edition of Comprehensive Bike Guide -- GBF TOC
NACTO - Urban Street Design Guide
NHTSA - Traffic Safety Marketing - Bicycle Safety
FHWA - Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
Biking in and around Streamwood:
Village of Streamwood: Parks – Bridge & Path – Transportation – Community – Maps – Safety
https://www.streamwood.org/about-us/parks
https://www.streamwood.org/about-us/bridge-and-path-overview
https://www.streamwood.org/about-us/transportation
https://www.streamwood.org/about-us/our-community-partners
https://www.streamwood.org/home/showpublisheddocument/174/637891709769670000
https://www.streamwood.org/village-services/police-department/faq
Streamwood Park District:
Village Bridge & Trail Improvements Plan
https://streamwoodparks.org/village-bridge-trail-improvements-plan/
Bartlett & Streamwood Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
https://streamwoodparks.org/bartlett-streamwood-bicycle-pedestrian-plan/
Columbia 7 Park
https://streamwoodparks.org/columbia-7-park/
Forest Preserves of Cook County:
https://fpdcc.com/places/pdf-maps/
https://fpdcc.com/places/trails/
https://fpdcc.com/things-to-do/bicycling/
Bike_in_around_Streamwood.pdf