My name is Marc Filippino and I'm a journalism graduate student at DePaul University.

I'm working on a photo essay for a project in my photojournalism class that highlights transportation efforts in Chicago. I'm hoping I might be able to photograph a long-time Bike the Drive rider, or someone else who might have a compelling story who is participating in the event.

If you can help me out, it would be a huge, huge help. I love the concept of Bike the Drive, even though I haven't participated in one yet. 

If you, or someone you know, would make for a good subject drop me a line at marcfilippino@gmail.com. 

Thanks so much!