Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour.
Both the city and suburban chats happen every other month.
These events provide a casual way for us to share the latest on our advocacy priorities and ways for people to take action. The Advocacy Connect chats also provide a venue for advocates to share information about work that is happening in their communities.
Upcoming Advocacy Connect video chats:
Suburban Advocacy Connect, co-hosted with Ride Illinois
The next suburban Advocacy Connect event will be held on Wed., June 3, 2026 at noon. Please RSVP here.
- State legislation updates from ATA and Ride Illinois:
- Guest speaker Adam Gabany (IDOT’s Intermodal Planning Unit Chief) will share highlights from the soon-to-be-released State Active Transportation Plan
- Meet Jessi Hopkins, IDOT’s new Active Transportation Manager
Suburban Advocacy Connect on Aug. 5, 2026: Please RSVP here.
- Founder of Chicago Family Biking Rebecca Resman will share how to start a bike bus in your community and answer your questions
- Transportation updates from ATA and Ride Illinois on what’s happening across the region
Chicago Advocacy Connect
The next Chicago advocacy chat will take place on Wed., May 6, 2026, noon to 1 pm. Register here. Join us for this chat when our guests will be providing updates on the following trail projects:
Did you miss a past event? Advocacy Connect video chats are archived on our YouTube channel.
If you’re interested in brushing up on your advocacy skills, our interactive training series will help build your transportation knowledge and hone your ability to make change happen in your community. Join one of our Street Team training sessions.