The subways form an important part of the city's public transportation. The importance of public transportation in Chicago is evident from the fact that more and more people have started using the system instead of other means of transportation like driving own cars.

The reasons for this are the traffic problems like lack of parking facility at the streets and increased cost of parking at some of the places. These make public transportation a highly preferred option.

Besides, there is adequate public transportation in Chicago. Subways are an example of the train services in the city.

http://gochicago.about.com/od/gettingaroundchicago/a/cta_overview.htm

There are almost 64 good and well-known surfing spots along Lake Michigan. Most good places for surfing are located adjacent to the shoreline structures. Windsurfing is a favorite sport along the Great Lakes and in various inland waters.

Until recently, surfing was banned in Chicago, IL. However, since June 2009, surfing has been made officially legal in at least 4 beaches in Chicago, IL.

These beaches are:

- Montrose beach

- 57th St. Beach

- Osterman

- Rainbow Beach

http://www.surfrider.org/stateofthebeach/05-sr/state.asp?zone=GL&state=il&cat=sa

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1904261,00.html?iid=digg_share