Post image: For decades transportation planning in Cook County has focused largely on moving cars as quickly as possible through our streets, but it looks like that approach may be changing at last. The county is currently in the second year of a three-year process to develop a Long Range Transportation Plan. This plan will guide the design and implementation of […]

If motorists and bicyclists are going to be safe on the roads they need to share space instead of fighting for it.  This summer, the Active Transportation Alliance teamed up with national bike advocacy group PeopleforBikes and AAA, the nation’s largest motor organization, on a campaign to encourage bicyclists and motorists to respectfully share the road. Now an Austin, Texas-based campaign is […]

Post image:  Whenever you encounter anti-bike sentiment in opinion columns, a level-headed response is necessary to help set the record straight. That’s what we saw recently in suburban Niles after The Bugle newspaper guest columnist Morgan Dubiel claimed that infrastructure improvements like bike lanes are, among other things, dangerous and discouraging for motorists. The column came on the heels of […]

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Let’s roll together As the number of Chicagoland bike commuters continues to climb, it’s more important than ever that people biking and driving share the roads safely. That’s why the Active Transportation Alliance teamed up with national bike advocacy group PeopleforBikes and AAA, the nation’s largest motor organization, on a campaign to encourage bicyclists and motorists to respectfully share the […]

It’s been a fast ride for Slow Roll Chicago, one of the newest bicycling groups in the city. After a few successful events, the group's final ride in 2014 is planned for this weekend.  The ride, called "Mending Broken Fences," is in partnership with the Chicago Police Department's 11th District office, and its aim fits Slow Roll's goal of improving […]

In the cycling community, a ghost bike is a roadside memorial for people who were hit and killed while riding bikes. Serving as a somber reminder of the bicyclists we've lost, the ghost bike movement has gained lots of traction and helped raise awareness. Now, it's the namesake of a play that will be performed at Whitney Young Magnet High […]

Calling all trail riders! The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) is holding its 2015 budget hearing on November 18, and we need enthusiastic trail users to make the case for more safe, convenient and accessible trails. FPDCC is gearing up for the North Branch Trail Southern Extension, which will extend the popular trail from Devon & Caldwell to […]

Post image:   Register now for the 2014 Active Trans Member Meeting & Advocate Summit to be held Thursday November 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Frog Events, 320 W. Ohio St., Chicago.  All are welcome to attend this free event. We'll be discussing and formulating our strategies for putting biking, walking and public transit on the map in […]

The Chicago area provides opportunities to enjoy more than 1,100 miles of trails that crisscross the region. Not only are these trails fabulous recreational assets, they are also an underutilized transportation network, providing low-stress walking and biking connections within and between communities.  Despite this great regional resource, too often people walking or biking on our regional trails encounter dead ends, […]