Chicago Sees Record 10+ Million Shared Bike and Scooter Trips In 2024

CHICAGO - The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced that over 10 million trips were taken on shared bikes and e-scooters in 2024, a new annual record. This milestone reflects a growing demand for sustainable and convenient transportation options, supported by CDOT's investments in micromobility infrastructure and the continued expansion of the Divvy bikeshare system.

"Chicago's record-breaking ridership on bikes and scooters highlights our collective commitment to building a greener, healthier, and more connected city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "We are committed to ensuring that every neighborhood has access to safe and affordable transportation options, from expanding Divvy stations to creating more protected bike lanes. Together, we are paving the way for a Chicago that prioritizes sustainability, equity, and opportunity for all."

"This milestone shows that more Chicagoans than ever are choosing bikes and scooters to get around," said CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney. "By continuing to expand and improve our bike network and growing the Divvy system, we're providing residents with safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation options that meet their needs."

The more than 10 million rides include Divvy bike and scooter trips, alongside rides on Lime and Spin, which operate under scooter-sharing business licenses in Chicago. Divvy, the City's bikeshare system operated by Lyft, has achieved record ridership for four consecutive years.

Station Expansion: CDOT is in the middle of adding 400 Divvy stations in neighborhoods across the Northwest, Southwest, and Far South Sides, supporting the City's goal of achieving four stations per square mile. At that target density, every Chicagoan will be a short distance from a Divvy station and have access to classic Divvy bikes - the most affordable option for everyone.

Mobility Hubs: In 2024, CDOT prioritized adding new Divvy stations near key transit connection points, including the Peterson/Ridge Metra Station, CTA Damen Green Line Station, and CTA Orange Line's Midway Airport Station, to enhance multi-modal transportation options and help Chicagoans connect to transit.

Electrified Stations: CDOT is working to electrify 110 Divvy stations, with 17 already installed and dozens more planned for installation in 2025. Electrified stations can charge Divvy e-bikes and e-scooters, helping reduce fleet maintenance needs by reducing manual battery swaps. Electrifying just a portion of Divvy stations will eliminate nearly 80 percent of battery swapping, 100,000 vehicle miles traveled and 48 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. Electrification will also boost e-bike availability by at least 15 percent.

Divvy for Everyone: The number of Chicagoans enrolled in the Divvy for Everyone (D4E) program has more than quadrupled since 2020, demonstrating a growing need and interest in shared bikes and scooters among residents. D4E offers $5 annual memberships and lower per-minute fees for e-devices.

"Divvy continues to be a fast, convenient and affordable way to get where you're going in Chicago, whether it's connecting to the L, meeting up with friends, or going on a leisure ride," said Caroline Samponaro, VP of External Affairs at Lyft Urban Solutions. "We want to see even more Chicagoans riding Divvy in 2025, which is why we're constantly working to grow access with more stations and in-station charging for ebikes."

For more information on Divvy bikes and scooters, including a map of station locations, visit divvybikes.com.

In addition to shared micromobility, overall cycling in Chicago has significantly increased in recent years, with data from Replica estimating more than twice as many people biking in Chicago since 2019 - the highest growth among the 10 largest cities in the United States.

This increase coincides with Chicago's significant strides in expanding its bikeway network, focusing on building a connected, low-stress system that benefits all Chicagoans. Since 2023, CDOT has added nearly 100 miles of bikeways, 77 percent of which are low-stress neighborhood greenways and protected bike lanes.

Guided by the Chicago Cycling Strategy, CDOT is using a community-driven approach to expanding Chicago's bike network and creating a more equitable, safe, and inviting city for cycling. Visit Chicago.gov/Bikes to learn more about Chicago's bike network and other micromobility programming.