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Post image: CTA will restore express bus service on Ashland and Western Avenues on Monday, Dec. 21 — the same week service will begin on the Loop Link, Chicago’s first bus rapid transit corridor. The agency announced the Ashland and Western changes in Aug., but released more specifics this week as they began a rider outreach campaign. CTA also provided details on […]
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Come celebrate the champions of sustainable transportation in Chicagoland You’re invited to join the Active Transportation Alliance on March 7, 2019 at 1871 as we gather to honor local nonprofits, businesses and individuals that have made a significant impact on biking, walking and transit in the region. Come enjoy food and drink with other supporters and business professionals while celebrating […]
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Post image: Redfin’s Walk Score service recently released its ranking for top U.S. cities for public transit. New York and San Francisco ranked first and second place, while Chicago placed sixth nationally. The transit score was calculated with an algorithm measuring the usefulness of public transit close to a given location in cities and neighborhoods. Scores are defined by proximity […]
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Service will begin in the Loop Link corridor – Chicago’s first bus rapid transit project – on Sunday, December 20, the City of Chicago announced today. The Loop Link is an exciting improvement for the thousands of Chicagoans who ride the bus, bike and walk across the Loop every day. The addition of dedicated bus lanes rightly gives transit riders […]
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Post image: A lack of sidewalks in residential areas surrounding Avoca West Elementary in north suburban Glenview creates a significant barrier for students wanting to walk and bike to school. Many parents prefer driving their kids to Avoca West, viewing it as the safer option. But that’s not a good solution if you want to see your kids getting more […]
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Post image: On Friday, President Obama signed the first long-term federal transportation bill in more than a decade into law, and there’s plenty of good news for people who bike, walk and ride transit in Chicagoland. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act is a five-year bill with more than $300 billion in infrastructure funding, including $61 billion (20 percent) […]
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Post image: You encounter it regularly. A friend, co-worker or even a family member makes a disparaging remark that turns all cyclists into scofflaw adrenaline junkies with little concern for the safety of others. Or cycling gets painted as an antisocial activity that infringes on the basic rights of drivers. “Roads were built for cars!” is a common — and […]
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Post image: North suburban Highland Park is a city dedicated to building a better bike culture. Last year, the city partnered with Active Trans to become the first Family Friendly Bikeways community. So with support from the Highland Park Bike-Walk Advisory Group, we spearheaded an effort to improve biking in the Highlands, a neighborhood where people need better biking […]
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Post image: Active Trans compiles a list of events going on at the Lakefront Trail. See what’s happening this month. To keep up-to-date on current conditions on the Lakefront Trail, follow us on Twitter. Saturday, December 5 Santa Hustle 5k Run/Walk Time: 9 a.m. Location: Soldier Field Course Map Sunday, December 6 Go Santa Go 5k Time: 9 a.m. […]
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Post image: Active Trans recently learned the sad news that Sean Morris, one of our founding board members, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 79 years old. Sean helped form the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation (CBF) 30 years ago (CBF became the Active Transportation Alliance in 2008). After CBF got off the ground, Sean lived in Chile for […]
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