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The Active Transportation Alliance isn’t the only place in town to get the latest news on walking, biking, and transit issues. Sustainable transportation advocates in the Chicago region often turn to Streetsblog Chicago as their go-to resource for thoughtful analysis, accurate information, and daily updates on the walking, biking, and public transit scene in the city. The online news organization’s […]
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When trying to spread the word about the need for better transportation options, local advocates often put their energy into public events. Indeed, engaging community members person-to-person is an excellent way to build public visibility and grow more community support. By building community support, elected officials are more likely to invest in infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for people […]
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According to our new report, Chicago is falling behind in the number of people choosing to commute on foot, on bike, or on public transit. This was just one of the findings of our regularly published Regional Mode Share Report, which compiles and analyzes mode share and travel data for the Chicagoland region. Here are a few highlights from our […]
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Last year, Active Trans and hundreds of supporters made our voices heard to ensure that dedicated funding for walking and biking projects would be included in the state’s capital bill. As a result, for the first time ever, Illinois’ long-term capital plan includes dedicated funding for walking and bicycling projects. Now we need your help to make sure the program […]
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The Coalition for a Modern Metra Electric was founded about five years ago with the core question, “What would it take to get more Chicagoans riding Metra?” Comprised of nine initial organizations, the coalition was founded with the vision of the Metra Electric line serving as a high-speed rail line, better connecting South Side communities to hubs like downtown and […]
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Murphysboro, Illinois, is on its way to creating safer streets for its residents. The city collaborated with the Jackson County Health Department and Active Trans to conduct a sidewalk audit as a first step toward enhancing the city’s sidewalks and promoting physical activity. In the summer of 2019, 31 community residents volunteered to assess the condition of all 125 miles […]
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Not to brag, but Active Trans is involved in some exciting projects around the region. If we have the capacity to help and it looks like we can make a difference, we wade into the waters and do what we can. Whether it’s shepherding legislation through the state assembly or asking suburban municipalities to improve their walking infrastructure, we want […]
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Do you want to see better streets for biking in your Chicago neighborhood and throughout the city? Would you like to learn how to be an effective advocate? Well, here’s your chance to get directly involved in making a difference. Here’s your chance to help create better walking and biking infrastructure in Chicago and help to hold Mayor Lightfoot accountable […]
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Transit agencies are considering major upgrades to a busy bus route on Chicago’s Far South Side and in the South Suburbs. As part of the project, they’re looking for public input — but you must act by February 9. Pace and CTA started the South Halsted Bus Corridor Enhancement Project in 2018 with the goal of improving transit along 11 […]
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After nearly six decades of debate over the highly controversial Route 53 highway expansion project, victory was finally declared for walking, biking, and transit in Lake County last summer. Recognizing the $3 billion project would not relieve congestion problems, in July of 2019, the Lake County Board unanimously voted to remove support for the Route 53 highway extension from its strategic […]
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