Mayor Brandon Johnson, CDOT, and Lyft Announce New Divvy Stations and Service Improvements Along Chicago’s Lakefront

CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), in partnership with the Chicago Park District and Lyft, operator of Chicago's Divvy bikeshare system, today announced new Divvy stations and other service improvements along Chicago's lakefront. The improvements come as Divvy recorded its busiest month ever in July, surpassing one million rides in a single month for the first time in the system's history.

"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," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "My administration remains committed to advancing diverse, sustainable transportation options and inclusive, complete streets for every Chicagoan."

New stations located in the system's most heavily used areas will make it easier for residents and visitors to find and return Divvy bikes while accessing parks, beaches, and other popular lakefront destinations.

New Divvy stations were installed at the following locations:

• DuSable Lake Shore Drive & Jackson Drive
• DuSable Lake Shore Drive & Balbo Drive
• North Avenue Beach
• North Avenue Beach Pedestrian Bridge
• Lincoln Park Zoo

"The addition of these new stations will improve bike availability where demand is highest, strengthen system operations, and create a better experience for everyone who chooses Divvy," said CDOT Commissioner William Cheaks Jr. "As more people choose Divvy to get around Chicago, we'll continue investing in a system that's reliable, convenient, and works for riders."

Between Fullerton Parkway and Grand Avenue, riders have taken more than 120,000 Divvy trips so far this year, and the area surrounding North Avenue Beach has consistently been the highest-demand location for a new Divvy station anywhere in Chicago.

In addition to the new stations, CDOT is also adding designated Divvy bike racks and introducing new parking management measures east of DuSable Lake Shore Drive between Fullerton Parkway and Grand Avenue to support more orderly bike parking in the area. Riders must end their trips at Divvy stations, overflow corrals directly next to stations, or designated bike racks throughout the area, helping keep the Lakefront Trail clear while maintaining convenient access to the lakefront. Learn more about the new parking management measures.

"Biking Chicago's lakefront delivers breathtaking views of the shoreline, iconic skyline, and vibrant parks," said Chicago Park District General Superintendent, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. "We are excited to work with CDOT on the improved access to the 18-miles of lakefront trail that will enhance our city's exceptional experiences."

This summer, CDOT also installed a new Divvy charging station outside the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, making it the first Divvy charging station on the South Side which will help support reliable e-bike service for visitors to one of Chicago's newest cultural destinations.

As demand for biking continues to grow, Chicago has continued to expand and modernize Divvy, including reduced membership costs for new riders, a price freeze for current members, and continued station improvements.

So far in 2026, Chicago has installed 124 new Divvy stations, including 21 new charging stations that bring the citywide total to 51. CDOT has also upgraded 59 existing stations to accommodate e-bikes, classic bikes, and scooters, making the system more convenient and reliable for riders.

"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. "These stations add supply where it's needed most, keeping the system reliable along Chicago's Front Yard, and the new parking measures will help the Trail stay clear as ridership climbs. None of this works without our longstanding partnerships with CDOT and the Chicago Park District, which have allowed Divvy parking to become part of the public right of way. That's the math every time Divvy grows: more room for riders, less clutter along the lake."

These investments come as Divvy continues to break ridership records. In addition to July being the system's busiest month ever, July 11 marked the system's busiest day ever with 47,451 trips. Through July 31, riders had already taken more than 4 million trips in 2026, putting Divvy on pace to surpass last year's record-setting total of more than 6 million trips.

For more information and a map of station locations, visit DivvyBikes.com.