Blog

Keep up with the latest news
on Active Trans and topics that
we care about in the region.

Westside residents push for safer streets

By Ted Villaire | December 11, 2014

Post image: After two Austin locations appeared on Active Trans' Safe Crossings list of 10 of the most dangerous intersections in the city, residents and organizations from the community have helped rally support for safer streets. Both the Madison and Cicero intersection and the Chicago and Cicero intersection in the Austin neighborhood appeared on our Chicago list released in the fall. These […]

Read More

Share your Illinois transportation woes

By Ted Villaire | December 10, 2014

Post image:  Everyone has an opinion about transportation in Illinois. Now, by sharing those opinions with the Metropolitan Planning Council, you can help advocate for better transportation in the state. MPC, which works on planning and development issues in the region, is asking people to share their experiences biking, walking, driving and using transit in Illinois.  Your feedback on the […]

Read More

Join petition to separate bicyclists and pedestrians on Lakefront Trail

By Ted Villaire | December 5, 2014

Post image:  Last month we shared Megan William’s story of recovering from a horrific crash on the Lakefront Trail and committing herself to making sure crashes like hers don’t keep happening. Now you have a chance to show your support for improving safety on the lakefront path. Sign our petition to support increased investment in separating pedestrians and bicyclists on […]

Read More

AARP offers resources for livable communities

By Ted Villaire | December 5, 2014

Post image:  In an effort to make communities more livable for its members (and everyone), AARP released a helpful set of Livability Fact Sheets to help illustrate what makes a place work for people of all ages.  There are 11 fact sheets, each four pages long, covering topics such as bicycling, traffic calming, sidewalks, economic development and more. You can […]

Read More

How can Chicago eliminate pedestrian crash fatalities?

By Ted Villaire | December 4, 2014

Post image:  Three thousand pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles in Chicago annually, resulting in about 30 deaths a year. Seven to eight Chicago pedestrians suffer a traffic-related injury every day.  How can these deaths and injuries be prevented? A growing movement called Vision Zero aims to eliminate all traffic crash fatalities, and Chicago subscribes to the movement with its […]

Read More

PoCampo founder Maria Boustead on bikes and bags

By Ted Villaire | December 3, 2014

Post image:  Since its launch in 2009, Po Campo has been a friend and partner of Active Trans. We’ve worked together at MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive and on other events. Plus, Active Trans members have the exclusive perk of 15 percent off all Po Campo merchandise. Most recently, a PoCampo bag was a part of the silent auction at […]

Read More

Any ideas for the 2015 Active Transportation Platform?

By Ted Villaire | December 2, 2014

Post image:  With local municipal elections slated for the city and suburbs in 2015, active transportation advocates need to be prepared to speak with a unified voice on the issues we care about. That's why Active Trans wants to hear from you about your biking, walking, and transit priorities. We’ve been busy connecting with people across our movement to build […]

Read More

Congratulations 2014 Illinois Bike Friendly Communities

By Ted Villaire | December 1, 2014

Post image:  The League of American Bicyclists recently announced its Fall 2014 list of Bike Friendly Communities (BFC), with Elgin and Urbana netting new honors. Elgin received an Honorable Mention and Urbana leapt from Bonze to Gold level. (Elgin also received an Active Trans award this year for the outstanding renovation of its Riverside Drive Promenade and bike path.)   […]

Read More

Crash victim wants cyclists and pedestrians separated

By Ted Villaire | November 18, 2014

Post image:  Megan Williams, 27, was jogging on Chicago’s Lakefront Trail while training for her first Chicago Marathon earlier this fall when she was suddenly struck by a bicyclist. The next thing she remembers is waking up in a hospital bed with her hands restrained, a breathing tube down her throat, a fractured skull and bleeding in her brain. Thankfully, […]

Read More

2014 Illinois Safe Routes to School awards announced

By Ted Villaire | November 18, 2014

Post image:  Great news arrived yesterday for thousands of school children and families in Illinois. On November 17, 2014, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the 2014 funding awards for the Illinois Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. A total of 58 infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects were approved for funding totaling $5.9 million dollars. The projects will enable and encourage […]

Read More

Your support allows us to work on making our region a better place for walking, biking and transit. Be part of the movement.

Scroll to Top