Divvy Bikeshare Rides into Northcenter

Northcenter is finally rockin' those baby blues. After being snubbed on the initial launch of the Divvy bikeshare program in June, five shiny new kiosks are now in the neighborhood. 

For a $75 yearly membership, or $7 for unlimited 30-minute trips, anyone can hop on a bike and ride.

Lincoln Square resident Dan Jones was inspecting the new bikes outside Sulzer Library Friday morning.

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"I think it's great," he said about the program. 

Jones currently owns a bicycle, but said costly repairs have prevented him from using it around the neighborhood. 

"Paying $7 for 30 minutes isn't bad," he said. "I'm a bum and even I can afford that."

Divvy workers installed four more stations around Ward 47 over the weekend, with 17 more coming in the next few months. 

The stations take about 15 minutes to install and have been strategically located around the ward, said Bill Higgins, Ward 47's program analyst and coordinator.

One of the elusive and prize-ridden red bikes was even seen in the neighborhood Thursday.

Bike kiosks that are ready to ride can be found at 

• Western Brown Line Station
• Sulzer Library
• Ravenswood and Irving Park
• Ravenswood and Montrose 
• Damen and Lelan