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Bicycling

Mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation at Safe Streets for All forum

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Beyond Chicagoland

Ride Illinois and ATA launch campaign for a statewide e-bike incentive program

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Bus Transit

CTA’s percent of fulfilled runs got even worse last month. What should be done?

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CTA publishes more realistic bus schedules, advocates say agency should focus on hiring

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Safe Streets for All coalition pushes for “transit that works,” hopes to influence elections

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Chicago Policy

Green light for the Red Line extension: TIF passes in committee, heads to full Council

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“Pop-up” bus lanes on Chicago Ave. are now permanent, other upgrades planned citywide

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At annual meeting, ATA honored new advocacy orgs, discussed its playbook for 2023

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Advocating for a slush fund: Plow the Sidewalks rally takes over City Hall

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Gaining momentum: ATA discusses its campaigns to fight car-dependency

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