The Ride of Silence is a 12-mile Ride that passes by the locations where bicyclists have been fatally injured. At 6:55 a memorial will be read and the names of bicyclists killed in Springfield will be read. The ride begins at 7:00 and ends about 8:30 with a pace of about 10 mph. Include lights and reflective gear because the sun will set just before the end of the ride.
The information session will provide Commercial Street stakeholders and interested members of the public an opportunity to review rehabilitation options and discuss next steps for the historic Jefferson Avenue footbridge rehabilitation project.
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as transportation, as recreation, as essential to our well-being and everyday lives. May is also when the National Bike Challenge kicks off, and the challenge continues through September. In 2024, Bike to Work Week will be celebrated May 13-19, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Celebrate the end of Bike, Walk & Wheel Week with a night at the movies on the Hatch Lawn at the Springfield Art Museum. We will be showing a series of short videos celebrating the benefits of active transportation!
This slow-roll bicycle ride will depart from 216 W. Central Street (at Boonville Avenue). It will be led by a Springbike Bicycle Club volunteer. Free. Please bring your bicycle and helmet. The bicycle ride is 8 miles long and the average speed will be about 8pmh. The slow-roll will meander through the Grant Beach, Commercial Street, and Woodland Heights neighborhoods!
It's summertime and everyone wants to get outdoors. Cyrus form the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will speak to us about outdoor opportunities in the Springfield area that are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
The second Walk and Talk will take place in and around the Grant Beach neighborhood in north Springfield. We will meet at the Boys and Girls Club Parking Lot (835 W Calhoun St) in Grant Beach Park at 4pm on June 5, 2024. You can either park near the meeting point or exit Bus 14 (Brown) at Grant & Calhoun (NW) or Grant & Lynn (NE).
The Queen City Century stands as one of the region's premier cycling events, providing an unparalleled experience for riders of all skill levels. Commencing in the vibrant center of Springfield at the esteemed Mother's Brewery, the route leads participants away from the urban landscape and into the picturesque countryside.
It's Transit Appreciation Week and June 27 is Dump the Pump Day. Enjoy free rides for CU transit all day! It’s the perfect opportunity to leave your car at home and experience the convenience and environmental benefits of public transit. Spread the word and bring a friend along for a free ride!
It's Transit Appreciation Week and Friday June 28 is Springfield Cardinals Spirit Day! Wear something red and ride CU Transit for free! Plus, get a voucher for a Springfield Cardinals ticket (while supplies last) starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Transit Center.
