Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance

The Lake Street protected bike lane in Garfield Park. Photo: John Greenfield

Bike Walk Fund Campaigns Could Bring More Safety Projects to Underserved Areas

By John Greenfield | Oct 15, 2018 | 3 Comments

Active Trans is calling for $20 million to be earmarked in Chicago's budget each year, and $50 million in the Illinois budget annually, to fund bike and pedestrian projects, prioritizing underserved areas.

Between 2013 and 2016, only 1.2 percent of Illinois car/pedestrian crashes involved a person on foot using a cell phone. Image: Active Trans

Active Trans Study Vindicates Reilly’s Opposition to “Distracted Walking” Ordinance

By John Greenfield | Oct 4, 2018 | 20 Comments

The downtown alderman was right: Dangerous drivers, not distracted pedestrians are largely to blame for traffic crashes.

The Chicago Riverwalk. Photo: John Greenfield

Active Trans Comes Out Against Ald. Reilly’s Absurd Proposal to Ban Biking on the Riverwalk

By John Greenfield | Sep 20, 2018 | 30 Comments

The advocacy group points out that the riverwalk was originally conceived as a bike facility, but notes that congestion could be reduced by adding protected lanes to Upper Wacker.

A 31st Street bus near IIT. Photo: John Greenfield

A New Hope for the 31st Street Bus

By John Greenfield | Aug 29, 2018 | 8 Comments

After announcing that the pilot would end this week, the CTA is giving the route a reprieve.

Sun-Times Editorial on Expanding Transit and Widening Roads Gets It Half Right

By John Greenfield | Aug 14, 2018 | 3 Comments

The paper understands that we need more transit, but doesn't grasp why expressway expansion is at cross-purposes with that goal.

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.

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