Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance

The Bike to Work Rally. Photo: James Porter

Is Chicago a Good Bike City Nowadays? Bike to Work Rally Attendees Weigh in

By James Porter | Jul 19, 2018 | 13 Comments

Residents say a cohesive network of high-quality, well maintained bike lanes is needed.

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Ride for Better Bikeways in Belmont-Craigin on Saturday, May 5

By John Greenfield | May 4, 2018 | No Comments

Help show support for restriping faded bike lanes, and building new ones, in the Northwest Side community.

We Keep You Rollin' members ride Ofo bikes on the Far South Side. Photo: We Keep You Rollin'.

Active Trans Weighs in on Chicago’s Dockless Pilot, Which Launches Tomorrow

By John Greenfield | Apr 30, 2018 | 11 Comments

Active Trans director Ron Burke weighs in on whether the coverage area and the "lock-to" rule makes sense.

A rendering of Lake Shore Drive with mixed-traffic lanes converted to dedicated bus lanes. Image: IDOT

Coalition Calls for Adding Transit Lanes to Lake Shore Drive Without Widening It

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2018 | 26 Comments

You can sign your name to the letter to make sure elected officials know you want them to focus on moving people, not cars.

Three Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates: Biss, Pritzker, Daiber. Source: Biss (Wikipedia), Pritzker and Daiber (their campaigns)

Biss, Pritzker, Daiber Say They’re Supportive of Active Transportation Modes in New Questionnaire

By Steven Vance | Mar 9, 2018 | 12 Comments

Three Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates answer questions about their positions walking, bicycling, and riding transit in Illinois. Rauner didn't respond.

Active Trans argues that Illinois lawmakers should shift their focus from driving to sustainable transportation. Photo: Jeff Zoline

A Look At Active Trans’ Transportation Platform for the 2018 Illinois Election

By John Greenfield | Feb 26, 2018 | No Comments

The document calls for shifting the focus of planning and funding efforts from speeding car traffic to improving safety, health, sustainability, and equity.

Created by PORT Urbanism for Active Transportation Alliance.

Logan Boulevard Study Will Recommend Changes to Its Dangerous Western Intersection

By Steven Vance | Feb 22, 2018 | 16 Comments

Active Trans, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and PORT Urbanism are teaming up to come up with ideas to make this key east-west bike and pedestrian route safer.