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This year’s ATA Movers and Shakers Ball was inspired by innovation, with an eye on transit threats

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ATA’s Advocacy Connect session discussed Sunday’s CTA Frequent Routes bus launch, state legislation efforts, and 25 mph speed limit push

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No more Blue Line blues? Advocates weigh in on CTA’s promise of increased service on Forest Park and O’Hare branches this spring

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10 minute version: CTA promises shorter headways on 20 bus routes. There are a *bunch* of reasons riders hope the plan will work out.

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A close, controversial Council vote to borrow $830M for infrastructure: Should safe streets advocates have a glass-half-full POV?

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Discussing efforts to reboot Grand Illinois Trail, and build East Branch DuPage River Trail, during ATA’s Advocacy Connect chat

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Speed Limits

Majority of alders voted against 25 mph speed limit today, which means more Chicagoans will be seriously injured and die in crashes

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Protected Bike Lanes

Watch: Discussing 2024 CDOT bikeway wins, and where there’s room for improvement, at ATA’s Chicago Advocacy Connect event

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State Policy

Under the rotunda: Hundreds of transportation and environmental advocates went to Springfield for Climate Day at the Capitol

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Safe Streets

After residents demanded action, CDOT installed temporary traffic calming on deadly Pulaski Road. Will IDOT let them make it permanent?

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