ATA talked with West Siders about barriers to walking, biking, and using transit
We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.
July 29, 2020
Martin: Let’s prioritize transportation equity, catch up with other cities on biking
Martin's Transportation and Infrastructure Budget Town Hall was an opportunity to get info on the city’s transportation budget and provide feedback on priorities for transportation spending.
July 24, 2020
Family, friends, and cyclists gather once more to honor Issac Martinez at mural painting
Issac's family plans to fight for safer street conditions to prevent similar heartbreak in their community in the future.
July 23, 2020
Streetscape project will make Clark near Devon more pedestrian-friendly
The project will include wider sidewalks, ADA ramp upgrades, and new street furnishings.
July 22, 2020
E-bikes to the rescue: 24 cycles and 12 cargo bikes lent to COVID aid organizations
Bosch, along with Tern Bicycles, Stile Products, Inc., and B-Cycle, is providing 12 cargo e-bikes and 24 e-bikes to 11 public agencies, community groups, and small businesses.
July 16, 2020
Does Chicago need pandemic bus lanes? MPC and UIC experts weigh in
Other cities have been rolling out pandemic bus lanes, but Chicago has taken no action.
July 15, 2020
South Siders sound off on transportation during COVID-19
The Active Transportation Alliance recently released the first of a series of findings from a listening tour conducted with South Side elected officials and community leaders
July 15, 2020
Louis Jacobson, 67, died after reportedly hitting pothole on bike in West Ridge
The fourth Chicago bike fatality case of 2020 appears to be a rare instance of a fatal Chicago bike crash that didn't involve another vehicle.
July 9, 2020
Metra releases ridership data to help customers avoid crowding
Metra launched a Ridership Dashboard to give riders a heads-up about crowding issues, so that they can make an informed decision when planning their commutes.
July 8, 2020
Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment options that don’t require a car
Golf courses are open, but beaches aren't. Since summer street festivals and concerns are canceled, Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment alternatives.
July 2, 2020
