Steep rise in downtown parking rate may foreshadow personal car use hitting crisis levels
The Chicago Loop Alliance's March downtown activity report showed vehicle parking rates skyrocketed as the weather warmed and pandemic restrictions loosened.
April 15, 2021
You can ask lawmakers to eliminate 20% local match requirement for walk/bike infra
File a witness slip online by Tuesday afternoon to make your voice heard.
April 12, 2021
Loop Alliance details plan to bring Open Streets to State Street for first time since 2011
The Loop Alliance hopes their program will be a shot in the arm for a downtown that is still struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31, 2021
Buttigieg broadly commits to increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending
Buttigieg presented an ambitious vision for a more just and sustainable transportation system in the U.S. We’ll be eagerly following the funding, regulation and policy specifics of how this vision can be realized.
March 26, 2021
Police chases killed 3 bystanders in Chicago last year – It’s time to rethink policies
In what circumstances does any immediate danger the suspect presents to the public outweigh the potential for endangering officers, suspects, and innocent bystanders?
March 22, 2021
Chuy Garcia’s bill calls for four times the current amount of federal transit funding
Advocates acknowledged the goals is ambitious and achieving parity is unlikely this year, but a strategy of aiming high could significantly move the funding needle during this window of opportunity.
March 9, 2021
Food, mobility justice advocates join forces at the Chicago Food Justice Summit
Speakers discussed the relationship between safe conditions for pedestrians and good transit access with food security and nutrition.
March 3, 2021
From ATA’s Suburban Action Week: How to win bike-friendly roads in the ‘burbs
"A lot of these projects last through multiple administrations. If advocacy groups can step up it really helps the project momentum.”
February 25, 2021
Latest Loop Alliance report shows continued uncertainty and preference for personal cars
Personal cars remained the most popular way survey respondents reported getting to work—over 55 percent of respondents have said they use a personal car to commute since September.
February 22, 2021
ATA Transit Equity Day forum focused on importance of transit access for economic recovery
The panel also discussed how improving transit access in Black and Brown communities can help fight segregation and reduce violence.
February 8, 2021
