Post 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, Bucksbaum […]

Post 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 […]

Post 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 […]

Post image:  The long anticipated 2-mile North Branch Trail extension from Caldwell and Devon Avenues to Forest Glen Avenue is finally open! Active Trans Executive Director, Ron Burke, attended Wednesday’s ribbon cutting celebration in the company of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and longtime advocate of the trail extension, 39th Ward Ald. Margaret Laurino. Although it was a rainy […]

Post image:  After just a few weeks, the amazing response to our Clear the Way campaign is already making an impact. The campaign was launched in response to the problem of illegal parking, dangerous construction, and crumbling pavement in our bike lanes and sidewalks. If you encounter a blockage or unsafe condition in the bike lane or sidewalk, we encourage […]

Post image:  It was announced today that Chicago has taken first place among best US cities for bicycling, moving up from #2 since Bicycling magazine’s last national ranking two years ago. The ranking recognizes that Chicago has become a national leader for bicycling thanks to a flood of newly minted riders and bold new projects like the 606 rail trail […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Media release   September 19, 2016   Media contact:  Ron BurkeExecutive Director Active Transportation Alliance(o) 312-427-3325(c) [email protected]   Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities for cycling Exciting new infrastructure combined with growing ridership and a strong voice for advocacy has made Chicago a biking mecca   Chicago, Ill.: Sept. 19, 2016 — It was announced […]

Post image:  Last week, the Chicago Tribune published another anti-bike commentary from John McCarron.  As with his past commentaries, we were treated with a flood of ill-informed opinions about people biking, protected bike lanes and the “free ride” bicyclists get. Unfortunately, he continues to promote the common myth that people biking don’t pay their fair share of road costs — […]

Post image:  Many families have enjoyed the beautiful summer days outside while walking and biking through our region. As students head back to school, why not continue this fun and healthy activity? On September 6, dozens of families flocked to the 606 for the first ever Walk and Roll to School event on the Bloomingdale Trail. The event was meant […]