Legislative Scorecard
Safer biking doesn't just happen: it's the result of ongoing advocacy, relationship-building, and showing up when and where decisions are made. Ride Illinois has been working alongside lawmakers, partners, and communities across the state to push for legislation and policies that protect people who ride bicycles, in communities of all sizes across Illinois.
Our Legislative Scorecard covers all bike-related bills from 2023 through 2026, including a summary of this year's spring legislative session and a recap of the most important legislation from the past several years. The scorecard provides a list of relevant bills, concise summaries, and a clear record of how each state legislator voted.
We do this work because we love it - and because we love this community. Every conversation with a legislator, every bill tracked, every vote recorded is in service of the people who ride bikes in Illinois, whether that's commuting to work, riding with your kids on a Saturday morning, or getting fresh air on a trail. Ride Illinois developed this resource to help make sense of the behind-the-scenes efforts that shape bicycling policy in the state. Every policy win, and every shortfall, matters - and every one of them affects you.
We hope this Scorecard informs and inspires more Illinois residents to get involved and speak up for safer streets statewide. Knowing how legislators vote on relevant bills is a key step toward holding them accountable and building a more bike-friendly Illinois.
Support Ride Illinois
None of this happens without people like you. Advocacy takes time, persistence, and resources — and your support is what keeps us at the table, in the statehouse, and out in communities fighting for safer biking across Illinois. Join or donate to Ride Illinois today and help us keep pushing for the policies our communities deserve.
How Bike-Friendly are Your State Legislators?
Want to know your legislators’ stance and support of bike-related legislation? Ride Illinois developed two interactive maps that indicate the level of support in each district during the most recent session.
The maps make it easy to determine who’s championing safer streets, better infrastructure, and policies that protect bicyclists…and where there’s room for growth.
Not sure who your legislators are? No problem! Click the button below to find your State Senator and Representative.
Interactive Maps
Contact Your Legislators
If biking matters to you, don't stay quiet about it - your legislators need to hear from the people who actually ride. A quick call, letter, or visit to their district office can carry real weight, especially when a bill is on the table. Lawmakers respond to constituents who show up, so if biking is part of your life, let them know it's part of your vote too. To help you make the case, we have plenty of educational materials you can use yourself or send directly to your representatives. Our materials request are free, easy, and made to empower you.
Stay Informed
Want to stay in the loop on Ride Illinois’ efforts related to bicycle advocacy, education, and awareness? Below are some ways to stay involved and to support our work to make Illinois better through biking.
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Get updates on advocacy efforts, events, action alerts, and ways to get involved – straight to your inbox. Click here to receive updates and information from Ride Illinois via email!
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Ride Illinois monitors bills related to bicycling, safety, and infrastructure at the state and federal level. Follow the progress of key bike-related legislation in real time. Our Bill Tracker makes it easy to see what we’re watching, supporting or opposing, and ways to take action.
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Join a community of people who care about safer, more bike-friendly communities. Membership contributions fund our advocacy, education, and awareness work – plus, you’ll get some great perks!
Click here to become a member today!
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Every gift, no matter the size, fuels our work to make biking better across Illinois. Help us create safer streets and stronger bike policies with a donation today.
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Contact Ride Illinois
Questions about the Legislative Scorecard or other information offered on this page can be directed to info@rideillinois.org.