About Break the Gridlock

Break the Gridlock is a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting appropriate transportation through the support of grass roots efforts.

See more here. Read below for Break The Gridlock news and visit our member's news page to see what's going on with our Member Organizations

Break The Gridlock supports Michael Moore's call to move away from the automobile.

Today, the date the General Motors bankruptcy was announced, Michael Moore released letter entitled "Goodbye, GM ...by Michael Moore".

Break The Gridlock Acquires 501(c)(3) Status

Break The Gridlock is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a 501c3 designation by the I.R.S. This designation allows us to now accept charitable donations on behalf of our Member Organizations. Additionally, we can now begin our Individual Membership program allowing those who have a philosophical agreement with Break The Gridlock to add their voice to ours and provide us with the financial support necessary to continue and expand our service offerings to our Member Organizations.

Break The Gridlock was assisted in its efforts by the fine people at the Loyola Business Law Clinic. We wish to extend a hearty thanks to everyone at Loyola who helped us with the process.

Ghost Bike to Memorialize Slain Cyclist- September11, 2008

Family, friends and community members will unite to install a “ghost bike” to memorialize the death of Logan Square resident Blanca Ocasio on the one-year anniversary of her tragic September 2007

New BTG Campaign: Summer School!

Friends,
BTG's newest campaign, "BTG Summer School", a series of educational workshops aimed at people considering switching to bicycle commuting for the first time, is underway!