Here’s something that might surprise you: Rolling through a stop sign on a bike — when done with care — can actually make streets safer for everyone. While we’ve all been taught to treat stop signs as sacred, no matter our mode of transportation, new research is turning that old wisdom on its head. Enter the “Safety Stop,” a smart, […]

Chicago has always been a city of bold ideas — from the 1893 World’s Fair to the invention of the skyscraper. This spirit of innovation extends to transportation, where Chicago has made a name for itself for more than a century. When faced with the challenge of moving goods efficiently, Chicago responded by building the I&M Canal. A short time […]

The alarm bells are ringing loudly, and the stakes could not be higher. Without immediate action, the Chicago region’s transit system faces a catastrophic breakdown that will ripple through communities, businesses, and the economy. If the Illinois legislature fails to pass a transit funding bill by the end of May, the consequences will be devastating. Tens of thousands of residents […]

The long-awaited moment has arrived! After years of dedicated advocacy and collaboration, communities across Illinois soon will have the power to design intersections that are safer for people walking and biking. The governor has officially signed the bill, which will become law on Jan. 1, 2026. A SAFER FUTURE FOR ALL For too long, oversized intersections designed to accommodate massive […]

Rohan Uppalapati, a high school senior at Walter Payton College Prep, is driven by a deep interest in computer engineering and urban planning. This passion extends to creating safer, more inclusive biking infrastructure that would encourage more people to take up cycling for transportation. For an independent school project, Rohan has taken on the ambitious task of analyzing Chicago’s streets. […]

The fight for a clean and reliable transportation system is ramping up in Springfield, and we need your help! If you want to see a game-changing solution to our transit challenges, promising not just survival but a thriving future for public transportation in the region, we need you to act now. Please consider filling out a witness slip on behalf […]

Want to ignite a passion for cycling in your community this May? Active Transportation Alliance is thrilled to announce our Bike Month mini-stipend program for 2025, offering a perfect opportunity to bring the joy of biking to your local streets. Last year, grassroots groups and towns across Chicagoland transformed their communities with vibrant Bike Month celebrations. From community rides to […]

Things are heating up in this session of the Illinois General Assembly as legislators begin to advance a number of bills that would improve walking, biking, and transit in Illinois. From a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform our regional transit system to bold action for safer streets, this legislative session has the potential to bring about transformational change and help us […]

The Old Plank Road Trail (OPRT) extension project will bring a much-needed trail connection to the Chicago Southland, connecting Illinois and Indiana through a vibrant new recreational pathway. This initiative aims to convert an inactive rail line into a multi-use trail, linking the existing OPRT in Chicago Heights, Illinois, with the Pennsy Greenway in Schererville, Indiana. The Old Plank Road […]

Transit Equity Day, February 4, is the day we honor Rosa Parks and reaffirm that transit is a fundamental human and civil right. As we face unprecedented challenges in Chicago’s regional transit system, we must act now to prevent devastating service cuts that would impact millions and hinder our climate change efforts. The Metropolitan Mobility Authority (MMA) proposal offers a […]