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While most cities in the Midwest are dominated by the automobile, Kansas City is using Bus Rapid Transit to make its downtown more dense, walkable and accessible.Traditional bus routes provide a critical service but can present challenges to the people who use them. If a bus line has long wait times, restrictive hours, uncomfortable bus stops, and frustratingly slow commutes, […]
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Post image: Since Election Day, we have received many questions from members, partners and the media about what the results mean for the future of active transportation in the Chicago region. At the state level, the passage of the transportation lockbox amendment means we'll stay engaged in the legislative fight to ensure any new money can be spent on biking, […]
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Summary Active Transportation Alliance is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our fight for healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. Under the direct supervision of the Government Relations Director, the Advocacy Manager’s primary responsibilities are to lead targeted outreach that advances advocacy campaign goals and provide communications support to the advocacy team. This includes developing and maintaining relationships with […]
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Post image: The second issue of our local e-newsletters launched today! The local e-newsletters offer a quick read on issues related to bicycling, walking and transit in six Chicagoland regions. There are so many exciting projects underway in many different communities — read more below and check out our In Your Community webpages to learn about what's new in your […]
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Post image: Active Trans has released the full version of our Chicago River Trail Action Plan, which lays out key opportunities to advance the goal of a continuous Chicago River Trail for each neighborhood along the river. Download and view the full report here. The report builds off of action items from the Great Rivers Chicago initiative, a partnership between Mayor […]
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Post image: The Gary Public Transportation Corporation (GPTC) is putting the final touches on plans for Northwest Indiana’s first rapid bus service, the Broadway Metro Express, launching in summer 2017. The idea of a regional bus rapid transit (BRT) line is a key recommendation in Gary’s Livable Broadway Plan. The plan was developed in a partnership between GPTC, Indiana Department […]
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It’s no secret that the majority of crashes that result in people walking and biking being killed involve turning vehicles. The question is what can be done about it. Recent Chicago crash analysis found 52 percent of pedestrian crashes at signalized intersections involved turning vehicles; 36 percent were left turns and 16 percent were right turns. People biking are more […]
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Post image: Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially cut the ribbon on Big Marsh, the 278-acre eco-recreation park in the Lake Calumet region of Chicago’s Far South Side. The centerpiece of the new park is a 44-acre bike park that boasts a number of trails and other exciting features. Visitors will be able to take advantage of pump tracks and jump […]
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Post image: Mark Fenton, one of the nation's most well known advocates for creating walkable and bikeable communities, recently spent some time on the North Shore. During a conference presentation and walk audits, he shared many ideas with local leaders and advocates on how to make their communites safer and more welcoming for people walking and biking. On October 3 […]
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Post image: With daylight waning during our commutes, it’s time to be thinking more about visibility while biking. And the time change this Sunday won't do us any favors. With the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, the sun will be setting an hour earlier. We strongly recommend people biking at night use lights to make themselves visible: A white […]
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