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Post image: Last month, the Active Transportation Alliance partnered up with the northwestern suburb of Bartlett to host the first-ever Kickstand Classic. Beautiful weather and just over 500 enthusiastic riders made for a fantastic first event! This event gave riders of all skill levels and speeds the opportunity to participate in a chip-timed race. The riders made a loop 4.8-mile loop […]
Read MorePost image: A group of teenagers in the western suburbs just enhanced their bicycling knowledge and received their very own bicycles in the process when they completed the inaugural Youth Earn A Bike Program from Greenline Wheels. Greenline Wheels is a nonprofit managed by Active Trans that promotes bicycling as a sustainable and affordable form of transportation and offers bike […]
Read More2018 Annual Meeting Our members and supporters are invited to IIT-Kent School of Law on Wednesday, December 5 for our Annual Meeting and Mixer! Join us a for a happy hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by our Awards Ceremony and Program from 6 p.m. […]
Read MoreAs overall Chicago transit ridership continues to increase, CTA buses are experiencing a decline in use. The number of people using Chicago’s bus system fell by 1.8 million rides last year, while the L added over 3.5 million trips. So what’s causing the decline in bus travel? Slow moving busses, long wait times, inadequate station infrastructure and frustrating “bus […]
Read MorePost image: If you’re only seeing the TV and online ads for the proposed “Safe Roads Amendment,” you get the impression it’s only about roads and that it would restrict spending on transit, biking and walking. The reality is it would lead to a larger pot of money for all modes, including active transportation. If approved by voters in November, […]
Read MorePost image: What a thrill to see the dozens of Walk to School events happening throughout Chicagoland yesterday for Walk to School Day. Schools — from Winnetka to Woodridge, from the City of Chicago to Lansing, and in many more communities — held events designed to get kids moving on their way to from school. Walking to school is a […]
Read MorePost image: People throughout the region were excited by the recent news that Chicago had worked its way up to the number one spot in Bicycling magazine's rankings of best cities for cycling. One enthusiastic response came from John Bucksbaum, owner of Bucksbaum Retail Properties. To celebrate the new ranking and recognize those who played a key role in making it happen, […]
Read MoreSince June, six people have been killed while riding bikes in Chicago. Every single crash involved a commercial vehicle. This troubling trend points to an urgent need to address the disproportionate threat these large vehicles pose to people biking and walking. We are asking the mayor, Chicago City Council and relevant city agencies to immediately put into place proven strategies […]
Read MorePost image: Making an impact with infrastructure improvements doesn’t necessarily require large capital investments and years of planning. With minimal financial resources and plenty of sweat equity, Active Trans recently proved this by temporarily transforming public spaces in Willow Springs and other communities into a safe, enjoyable street environments for people to walk, bike, drive and interact — giving residents […]
Read MorePost image: Active Transportation Alliance compiles a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in the month of October so you can better plan your walking, biking or running route. For more information on conditions on the Lakefront Trail, check out our Twitter page. Saturday, October 1 Fit Girls Mermaid 5K9 a.m.Lincoln […]
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