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By Ted Villaire | March 4, 2015

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By Ted Villaire | March 3, 2015

Active Transportation Alliance Privacy Policy This statement discloses the privacy policy of the Active Transportation Alliance. Active Transportation Alliance reserves the right to collect Personal Information from visitors to the domains activetrans.org, bikethedrive.org, bikecommuterchallenge.org, and fourstarbiketour.org. "Personal Information" is any information that allows one person to be identified or contacted by another, including — but not limited to — information […]

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Loop Link to make travel across Loop easier

By Ted Villaire | March 2, 2015

Post image:  The challenge of moving east or west across the Loop is familiar to anyone who has ever battled the daily congestion downtown, particularly during the morning and evening rush. A new rapid transit corridor is designed to make those trips faster, safer and more convenient, whether you're walking, riding your bike or riding transit. The Chicago Department of […]

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Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

By Ted Villaire | February 26, 2015

Celebrate the guardians of crosswalk on Wed., March 18, 2015 Crossing guards are out there to shepherd us safely across the street. They keep children safe from traffic throughout the year — no matter the conditions: wind, rain, snow or sweltering heat. Since 2005, the State of Illinois has been officially honoring these individuals with Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. As […]

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Active Trans volunteers shine

By Ted Villaire | February 25, 2015

Post image:  Last week, Active Trans hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party at Ancien Cycles in West Town.  The event was an opportunity to celebrate the great work performed by our army of amazing volunteers (more than 2,000 in 2014!) who help move our mission forward. As part of the event, we recognized five outstanding volunteers who have made tremendous […]

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What can improve Chicago's streets?

By Ted Villaire | February 23, 2015

Post image:  Imagine, if you will, a city that features wide (and safe) sidewalks, an abundance of bike racks, bike workstations on street corners, and public gathering spaces with trees, landscaping and places to sit. What if that city was Chicago? After gathering preliminary feedback, the Chicago Department of Transportation has launched a citywide text and online survey to seek input […]

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Walking assessment in Chicago Heights

By Ted Villaire | February 20, 2015

Post image:  Recently, a group of people in the south suburban community of Chicago Heights did a walkability assessment of Dixie Highway as it runs through the town. The group, comprised of the town’s Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee, included people from community’s public works department, the park district, as well as local schools Bloom High School, Prairie State College and […]

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— Andrew Kudelka, Active Trans volunteer

By Ted Villaire | February 19, 2015

Active Trans has the expertise and experience to get things done….it really cuts through all the red tape and paperwork and makes real change. 

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Media

By Ted Villaire | February 19, 2015

For media inquiries, please contact: Kyle Whitehead, Managing Director of Public Affairs Phone: Direct (312) 216-0473  ___________________________________________________________________   Would you like to receive media alerts from the Active Transportation Alliance?       Please enter your contact information   ___________________________________________________________________   Recent media coverage  The Active Transportation Alliance is a trusted local authority on issues relating to bicycling, walking and […]

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Say NO to transit cuts

By Ted Villaire | February 19, 2015

Post image:  On Wednesday Gov. Rauner unveiled a budget proposal that would further damage the Chicago region’s already underfunded transit system, while bolstering the road fund statewide. Now you have a chance to fight back and show your support for public transit. The proposed budget would slash nearly one-third of state funding for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) — almost […]

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