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Post image: In most suburban communities, getting around on a bicycle and on foot is often difficult and sometimes treacherous. As a result, many people who would like to bike and walk more often tend to avoid doing so. The good news is that we can change this. We can create suburban communities that have high-quality, low-stress bike lanes, sidewalks and […]
Post image: Last week, the effort to create a continuous Chicago River Trail took a couple of important steps forward. The first step was the opening of the most recent North Branch Trail Extension, which brings the trail all the way south to West Foster Avenue on Chicago's Northwest Side (see photo). The second step was the launching the Chicago […]
Several of our supporters recently attended DuPage County’s public meeting about changes coming to the Illinois Prairie Path. We are happy to report that the county is proposing a new side path called the Eola Connector (see image) to improve trail connectivity between the Aurora Branch of the Illinois Prairie Path and several other nearby paths and destinations. The Eola […]
Evanston is on move with installing more protected bike lanes on its streets. Earlier this summer, the City of Evanston began construction of a two-way barrier protected bike lane along a 1.9-mile stretch of Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue. The bike lane is part of Evanston’s Sheridan Rd.-Chicago Ave. Improvement Project. Phase one of the project included the recently completed […]
First graders from Graves Elementary School in the Village of Summit are on a mission to improve their community and their walk to school. Hundreds of kids in this southwest suburb walk to school every day. While the young students enjoy their commute, they also encounter barriers that need improvement. In April of this year, a first-grade class sent Mayor […]
Post image: If you’ve experienced the congestion and safety issues along Chicago Lakefront Trail near Navy Pier, you’re probably excited about the new elevated path for pedestrians and bicyclists over the Chicago River called the Navy Pier Flyover. The flyover will make this stretch of the trail much easier — and far more pleasant — to use while also enriching […]
Post image: Each year for the Bike Commuter Challenge, team leaders from organizations around Chicagoland recruit their colleagues to compete in the big bike commuting event. This year's event, presented by Freeman Kevenides Law, was held for TWO weeks, allowing more trips logged and more competition. Midway through the challenge Active Trans with SRAM and World Bicycle Relief, hosted Rock […]
Post image: Last week, Active Trans joined a passionate rally held by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) to show our support for the 606 affordable housing ordinance. The event began with residents giving testimonies at Humboldt Park United Methodist Church (pictured) and concluded with a powerful demonstration on the 606 trail. As we promote trail projects, it has become […]
Post image: On Sunday, September 17, you’re invited to participate in the 33rd annual North Shore Century — one of Chicagoland’s premiere invitational rides. Komen Chicago is inviting North Shore Century participants to sign up as a fundraising partners. All levels of cyclists are invited. Choose between 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles. The ride starts at Dawes Park in […]
Post image: The Active Transportation Alliance compiles a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in the month of August so you can better plan your walking, biking or running route. For regular updates about the Lakefront Trail, follow our Lakefront Trail Twitter page and the #chiLFT hashtag. NOTE: North Ave. Beach […]