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Write of Way

The weblog of the Active Transportation Alliance

Did you miss Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday?

Posted by: LHugel on: 01/28/2015 - 10:02am

Hundreds of winter cyclists descended upon Daley Plaza Friday morning to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day and the first ever

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CDOT solicits input for placemaking guidelines

Posted by: briannedowning on: 01/26/2015 - 4:24pm

As a supporter of the Active Transportation Alliance, you’re most likely familiar with the idea of Complete

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Pace proposes bold rapid transit expansion plan in Chicago suburbs

Posted by: kwhitehead on: 01/23/2015 - 10:35am

On Tuesday Pace – the suburban bus division of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) – unveiled a

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South and West Side advocates demand better cycling

Posted by: Rburke on: 01/22/2015 - 4:41pm

You may have heard about a group of advocates who recently asked the City of Chicago to create better conditions for cycling, including more bike lanes and Divvy stations, on the South and West Sid

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Get ready for the 2015 Chicago municipal election

Posted by: briannedowning on: 01/22/2015 - 11:30am

This February 24, Chicago voters will be casting ballots for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and aldermen, as well as some non-binding/advisory referenda.

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Escape the cold -- explore the pedway!

Posted by: kdekkinga on: 01/21/2015 - 4:28pm

On Thursday, January 29, the Active Transportation Alliance is joining up with Moxie, Chicago’s LGBTQA social group for urban planning and po

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Governor Rauner puts Illiana Tollway on hold, now it’s time to kill it for good

Posted by: kwhitehead on: 01/15/2015 - 10:39am

In an encouraging sign, recently inaugurated Governor Bruce Rauner has issued an executive order putting the ill-co

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The Roll the Cold Bike Challenge starts soon!

Posted by: LHugel on: 01/14/2015 - 4:56pm

Have you registered for the Roll the Cold Bike Challenge yet?

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“Need for speed” drives disrespect for traffic laws and red light cameras

Posted by: Rburke on: 01/14/2015 - 12:16pm

You may know that the Chicago Tribune has led the charge against red light ca

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Help Streetsblog Chicago resume its important work

Posted by: TedVillaire on: 01/13/2015 - 11:41am

During the past couple of years, Streetsblog Chicago has been an important voice in making Chicagoland a better place for biking, walking and transit.

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Upcoming activities of the Active Transportation Alliance, plus submissions from other organizations.

01/31/2015 Yoga for Cyclists and Runners
02/08/2015 Fight for Air Climb Oakbrook Terrace Tower
06/07/2015 The Udder Century

View the full calendar of events here.

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