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Active Trans Study Vindicates Reilly’s Opposition to “Distracted Walking” Ordinance
The downtown alderman was right: Dangerous drivers, not distracted pedestrians are largely to blame for traffic crashes.
October 4, 2018
Active Trans Comes Out Against Ald. Reilly’s Absurd Proposal to Ban Biking on the Riverwalk
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.
September 20, 2018
A New Hope for the 31st Street Bus
After announcing that the pilot would end this week, the CTA is giving the route a reprieve.
August 29, 2018
Sun-Times Editorial on Expanding Transit and Widening Roads Gets It Half Right
The paper understands that we need more transit, but doesn't grasp why expressway expansion is at cross-purposes with that goal.
August 14, 2018
Is Chicago a Good Bike City Nowadays? Bike to Work Rally Attendees Weigh in
Residents say a cohesive network of high-quality, well maintained bike lanes is needed.
July 19, 2018
Ride for Better Bikeways in Belmont-Craigin on Saturday, May 5
Help show support for restriping faded bike lanes, and building new ones, in the Northwest Side community.
May 4, 2018
Active Trans Weighs in on Chicago’s Dockless Pilot, Which Launches Tomorrow
Active Trans director Ron Burke weighs in on whether the coverage area and the "lock-to" rule makes sense.
April 30, 2018
Coalition Calls for Adding Transit Lanes to Lake Shore Drive Without Widening It
You can sign your name to the letter to make sure elected officials know you want them to focus on moving people, not cars.
April 5, 2018
Biss, Pritzker, Daiber Say They’re Supportive of Active Transportation Modes in New Questionnaire
Three Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates answer questions about their positions walking, bicycling, and riding transit in Illinois. Rauner didn't respond.
March 9, 2018
A Look At Active Trans’ Transportation Platform for the 2018 Illinois Election
The document calls for shifting the focus of planning and funding efforts from speeding car traffic to improving safety, health, sustainability, and equity.
February 26, 2018
