As the public process for the reconstruction of North Lake Shore Drive continues, the demand for biking, walking and transit improvements throughout the corridor is becoming increasingly clear. Last week the reconstruction project team released an updated timeline and a list of the top 20 ideas raised during in public comments at the July meeting and submitted online through the […]

Post image:  It's Member Drive season here at Active Trans! We're looking for 200 new and renewing members to help strengthen our work in advocating for safer, more convenient travel for bicyclists, pedestians, and transit users alike. Your membership funds important programs and initiatives that: Build more trails, bike lanes, sidewalks and transit options Win legislation that supports safe, orderly […]

The 2014 election season is upon us and Active Trans has asked candidates running for Illinois governor to respond to a candidate questionnaire in order to provide insight into their positions on issues related to our mission. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Active Trans does not endorse candidates for public office. The purpose of the candidate questionnaire is purely informational. […]

Post image:  The votes have been cast, but this battle is far from over. On October 9, the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Policy Committee, which oversees and approves federal funding in the state, voted to move the GO TO 2040 regional plan forward with the Illiana Expressway still included. This followed a vote a day earlier by the board of […]

Post image:  Last week, Metra unveiled its rail line improvement plans for the next ten years – and it’s not going to be cheap. Metra, the second largest commuter rail line in the country, plans to replace and restore old passenger cars and locomotives, and install Positive Train Control (PTC) on all trains. PTC is a system that forces train […]

Post image:  Every day in metro Chicago, an average of nearly 14 pedestrians are injured or killed as a result of getting hit by people driving cars. That’s nearly 5,000 injuries and fatalities each year. You wouldn’t know that car traffic poses such a serious danger to people walking if you read Chicago Tribune columnist Ron Grossman’s recent musings about banning […]

Post image:  Crossing a busy street is an everyday activity for most local residents, but too often it’s also one of the most dangerous things they’ll do all day. That’s why we’re excited to be launching Safe Crossings, a pedestrian-focused campaign designed to raise awareness about intersection safety and work with community partners to push for more dedicated funding for […]

The staff of the Active Transportation Alliance work for better transportation throughout Chicagoland. We'd love to hear from you! Our main phone number is 312-427-3325 and our general email is [email protected]. See the Active Trans Board of Directors below.    Active Transportation Alliance Staff Executive Staff Ron Burke Executive Director [email protected] 312-216-0482     Melody Geraci Deputy Executive Director [email protected] 312-216-0478 Events […]

This past Wednesday, schools across the country participated in International Walk to School Day. To commemorate the day, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx celebrated with students in Charlotte, NC, calling on everyone to encourage students to walk to school. Here are just a few highlights from some schools we heard from around the Chicagoland area: Evergreen Academy Middle School in […]

As criticism of the ill-conceived Illiana Tollway project mounts, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) board and policy committee will hold two critical votes this week to determine whether the 50-mile, four-lane Will County highway should remain in the GO TO 2040 regional plan. The proposed highway would link Interstate 55 with I-57 and I-65, serving only 8,000 vehicles […]