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Post image: Across much of Chicago and through its western suburbs, North Ave. is one of those dreaded major arterial roads. The state-owned, super-sized street is designed to move as many cars as possible as quickly as possible, regardless of the impact on people walking, biking and riding transit. Now we may have an opportunity to change that and make North […]
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Since adopting a Vision Zero goal in 2012 to eliminate all traffic fatalities by 2022, the City of Chicago has taken many steps to make our streets safer and save lives. Unlike peer cities in the U.S. and around the world, this initial progress has been achieved without a multi-year action plan or more dedicated funding for safety improvements in […]
Read More Post image: More than 300 cyclists came out to celebrate our 14th Annual Winter Bike to Work Day this morning at Daley Plaza. People dropped in the throughout the morning to enjoy free Dark Matter Coffee, Eli’s Cheesecake and swag from sponsors. Many guests reported it was one of the best Winter Bike to Work Day rallies in recent history. (See photos […]
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Many cities across the United States are adopting bus rapid transit (BRT) as a cost-efficient way to improve their public transportation system. A new study by Arthur C. Nelson from the University of Arizona and published by the National Institute for Transportation Communities (NITC) at Portland State University, found that there are many economic benefits in areas where BRT is […]
Read More Post image: On Monday, Active Trans was out in support of Slow Roll Chicago’s second annual Big Marsh Freedom Ride, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was intened to pay homage to King by riding proudly for physical, mental and spiritual freedom. But due to the wind chill advisory and temperatures in the single digits, the bike ride […]
Read More Post image: Will County wants your input on walking, biking and taking public transit. Will County Division of Transportation will be shaping its Long Range Transportation Plan with a new survey and five open houses. This plan will set priorities for future transportation investments in the county. Given the population and economic growth expected in the county, the plan will […]
Read More Each year, more than 1,000 people volunteer for our organization. Because of these dedicated people, we’re able to do so much more. Their efforts help advance our mission, allowing our events, campaigns and programs to fulfill their potential. In short, these generous souls make us look really good! Our annual volunteer appreciation party, which we held last night, is Active […]
Read More Check back soon for registration details about the Winter Bike Challenge. Meanwhile, you can learn more about the event here. Template: Detail template
Read More Post image: Dupage County just released information about its obesity rates, and here’s some of the data: DuPage obesity rates among kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade public school students have declined slightly since 2011-2012. Still, one in seven (15.1 percent) kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade public school students in DuPage County is obese; 44 percent of obese children […]
Read More Post image: Chicagoans are a hearty bunch. While the less steadfast residents of other cities may put their bikes away as summer fades, the City of Broad Shoulders keeps on pedaling through the cold — resolute and unrelenting, like the winds off Lake Michigan. With more and more people riding bikes to get around during the winter, it’s important we […]
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