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As new CTA board member Lily Diego-Johnson is seated, the CTA board discusses art and crime in the system
May 13, 2026
ATA’s Movers and Shakers Ball celebrated saving transit, Archer advocacy, and other big walk/bike/transit wins
April 27, 2026
Making Chicago a safer, more pleasant place to get around is no joke. “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” creators discuss their goals.
February 12, 2026
Advocates gathered to honor Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day, and rode part of the proposed Western Avenue bus rapid transit route
All photos are by James Porter.
February 6, 2026
Day and Durkin: “Sunset the Red and Purple Modernization TIF. Let’s not throw bad money after good.”
By Richard Day and Conor Durkin
January 23, 2026
We asked CDOT what’s on tap for properly maintaining Chicago’s protected bike lanes after snowstorms.
The department needs to promptly plow bikeways after blizzards, or else face arguments that riders were better off with old-style, paint-only bike lanes.
December 4, 2025
After advocates helped save and upgrade Chicagoland transit, Active Transportation Alliance’s member party was especially joyful this year
December 3, 2025
Photographer Daniel Moreno discusses his new book “Chicago’s Holiday Train”
Since 1992, the CTA Holiday Train has been a Chicago Christmas tradition. Now people don't need to ride it to appreciate its splendor. Daniel Moreno, a photographer from Venezuela who now lives in Chicago, has spent several years capturing the decorated 'L' train.
December 1, 2025
