Active Trans Report Calls for Road Diet, Protected Lanes, New Ped Facilities on Logan
Active Trans worked with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Port Urbanism to come up with ideas to improve walking and biking on the hazardous stretch of the boulevard near Western.
November 8, 2018
Active Trans’ Bus Report Cards Highlight the Need for More Time-Saving Features
Active Trans looked at the speed, wait time, and prevalence of bus bunching in all 50 wards and eight high-frequency routes.
November 5, 2018
For 25 Years, the Orange Line Has Been a Fruitful Addition to the ‘L’ System.
By providing rapid transit access to Midway Airport, the Orange Line helped juice up the Southwest Side economy.
October 30, 2018
Neighbors March Against Displacement in Logan Square
Hundreds of residents showed up to demand that new development, including TOD, be done equitably, so as not to force longtime residents out of the neighborhood.
October 30, 2018
What Would Equity in Urban Planning Look Like?
At a panel hosted by the American Planning Association, professionals discussed local transportation equity issues, and the challenges facing women and people of color in the field.
October 19, 2018
What Roles Do Transportation, Housing, and Development Play in Dismantling Segregation
Representatives of WBEZ, LUCHA, MPC, and Blue Sky Strategies discussed how urban planning and policy can be used to address age-old inequities.
October 18, 2018
How Bike Lane Uprising Is Helping to Document Chicago’s Blocked Bikeway Problem
The site makes it easy for citizens to report bike lane blockages, and hold repeat offenders accountable.
October 18, 2018
How Do We Ensure Residents Can Stay in Their Communities to Benefit From the Paseo?
During a panel discussion hosted by the American Planning Association, community leaders argued that measures need to be taken to preserve affordability along the new trail.
October 8, 2018
Active Trans’ South Branch Leadership Workshop Covered Smart Strategies for Advocacy
The seminar focused on Brighton Park, McKinley Park, Bridgeport, and Pilsen.
October 1, 2018
Vision Zero Chicago Hopes to Engage West Siders in the Traffic Safety Conversation
"“We can’t go in and shove down people’s throats the idea of traffic safety," says Courtney Kashima, Principal of Muse Community + Design, which is consulting on the project.
September 25, 2018
