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Faces of the RTP: Terry Witt, bicycle advocate

At 80 years old, Terry Witt sees bicycling as more than recreation — it is a pathway to safer streets, better health, and stronger communities. A longtime Bartlett resident, Terry uses local trails, side paths, and bike lanes for errands, exercise, and connections to Metra service into Chicago. He credits biking with improving his heart health, physical fitness, and mental clarity, while also reducing travel costs and reliance on cars. Terry values recent investments that make biking safer, including separated paths, raised crossings, and improved intersections, but believes continued advocacy is needed to make streets safer for everyone. His experience highlights how thoughtful transportation design can save lives, expand options, and support wellbeing at every age.

“The infrastructure is really being built for safety — that’s what helps people feel comfortable getting on their bikes.”

— Terry Witt