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Murder on Red Line underscores urgent need for holistic CTA violence prevention solutions
This latest tragedy highlights the urgent need for local leaders to think outside the policing box and take constructive action to keep transit riders and workers safe.
August 20, 2021
Chicago transportation advocates weigh in on car-centric federal infrastructure bill
The increased investment in walking, biking, and transit is great, but these investments are at risk of being outweighed by an increase in roadway expansion.
August 16, 2021
RTA’s new capital funding formula prioritizes existing assets, speed over innovation
The RTA board unanimously approved a new formula for splitting capital funding between the CTA, Metra, and Pace, emphasizing fixing and upgrading their existing assets and funding projects that promote equity.
July 23, 2021
What political realities must we overcome to create a protected bike lane network?
The Active Transportation Alliance hosted a discussion with North Side aldermen Daniel LaSpata, Andre Vasquez, and Matt Martin.
July 6, 2021
At bikeway rally, Kevin Clark’s cousin urged advocates to keep pressure up for safety upgrades
"Let's keep making noise," said fallen cyclist Kevin Clark's cousin. "I know that at a certain point they'll listen to us, and we will get this done."
June 30, 2021
Active Transportation Alliances renews call for a protected bike lane network
The Active Transportation Alliance analyzed Chicago's progress on creating an all-ages, all abilities cycling network and renewed the call for a network of protected bike lanes.
June 1, 2021
The Active Transportation Alliance assesses CDOT’s 2020 Slow Streets program
ATA provides its assessment of the 2020 Slow Streets program, which made room for safe, socially-distanced walking and biking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 27, 2021
Advocates: Lightfoot’s infrastructure plan may be more of the car-centric status quo
The Active Transportation Alliance and Metropolitan Planing Council say the plan lacks specifics and needs more transparency.
April 27, 2021
ATA, 22 local other orgs ask Congressional reps to push for $60B annually for transit
Many other national and local organizations will be lobbying Congressional delegations across the country, as part of the National Campaign for Transit Justice.
April 23, 2021
DOJ lights a fire under Chicago officials to speed up accessible pedestrian signal installation
On Thursday the U.S. Department of Justice moved to intervene in a private disability discrimination suit against the city.
April 9, 2021
