Slow Roll Chicago, which dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable bicycle culture in Chicago, is conducting citywide outreach and Go Bronzeville is focused on building local awareness in the Bronzeville community. "This partnership between CDOT, Divvy, and community agencies allows the usage of Divvy Bikes to be more affordable for residents across the City of Chicago."ĭivvy is working with two local organizations on D4E outreach efforts: Slow Roll Chicago and Go Bronzeville. "As a longtime advocate for bike usage in the Third Ward - more specifically in Bronzeville - I am proud to support the Divvy for Everyone program," said 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell.
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The City is exploring a number of options for people to be able to continue their memberships at full price after the initial year, these include payment plans, cash payment options, and a pathway to credit-building and financial empowerment programs with LISC Financial Opportunity Centers. They will be charged $5 if found qualified and will be issued a Divvy member key on-site. Applicants must appear in person at any of five Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Financial Opportunity Centers – located in Bronzeville, Englewood, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Ravenswood – and provide proof of income and Chicago residency. D4E provides a one-time one-year membership for $5 with no credit or debit card required. The D4E program is available to Chicago residents who have a maximum combined household income of 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Today we are bridging gaps by offering $5 annual memberships so more residents can benefit from Divvy, regardless of their ability to pay.” “Divvy only works when everyone has a chance to use it. “In two years Divvy has grown to more neighborhoods and become a transit option for more residents, but cost was still a barrier for too many people,” said Mayor Emanuel.
The effort follows a major expansion of Divvy to new neighborhoods earlier this year, and a record-breaking weekend for ridership over the Fourth of July. Under the new initiative, Divvy for Everyone (D4E), Chicago residents with incomes below 300 percent of the federal poverty level who don’t have a credit or debit card will qualify for a $5 annual Divvy membership, compared to the regular $75 price. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that Divvy is breaking down barriers to access the popular bike-share program by offering reduced-cost annual memberships to residents.
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