Post image: At Belding Elementary School in Chicago’s Old Irving Park/Mayfair neighborhoods, two happy children got their very first bikes earlier last month. They won them in a raffle at Belding’s second annual Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. For the event, 200 enthusiastic students at the Northwest Side school were greeted by volunteers who provided students with bike […]

Post image:  In a big victory for the active transportation community, the U.S. House of Representative’s version of the federal transportation bill passed Thursday will keep current funding levels for critical biking and walking programs like the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The U.S. Senate already passed similar legislation earlier this year. TAP is the largest dedicated source of federal funding for biking […]

Post image:  Want to influence Active Trans’ work in the areas of advocacy, membership and events? Whether you’re a member, supporter or just a casual follower, we encourage you to take our membership survey. When you take the survey, you’ll be entered to win a 2015 SE Lager Bicycle (pictured; courtesy of Kozy’s Cyclery).  Your input is very important to […]

Post image:  The “Idaho Stop” law for cyclists is one of many changes that the Active Transportation Alliance would like to see in the Chicago region — but it’s one of the changes that we have yet to pursue in the interest of using our resources judiciously to maximize our impact on our mission.  If you’re not familiar with the […]

Post image:  In the U.S., one in seven students has a disability. While many students with disabilities are able to walk or roll to school independently or with moderate assistance, many face physical or developmental limitations to making that trip.  In Illinois, 13.7 percent of students receive individualized special education services in school. Students with disabilities are guaranteed transportation services […]

Post image:  Every month, Active Trans compiles a list of events happening on the Lakefront Trail. See what’s happening in the month of November. To keep updated on current conditions on the Lakefront Trail, follow us on Twitter.    Sunday, November 8Hot Chocolate 15/5kTime: 7 a.m.Location: Millennium Park – Butler FieldCourse Map   Saturday, November 14Chicago’s Perfect 10 RunTime: 7:30 […]

Post image:  To highlight some of the new streetscape improvements that were made in the 28th Ward — including newly added bike lanes —  Alderman Jason Ervin and Active Trans recently hosted a community bike ride in the Garfield Park neighborhood. On a sunny Saturday morning, a group of residents and 28th Ward allies gathered with their bikes at the corner of […]

Date(s):  Sunday, August 12, 2018 – 17:00 Event image:  Bike through some of Chicago’s most interesting neighborhoods while enjoying historical landmarks and points-of-interest along the way. Look for this event in late summer, 2019.  External link:  http://www.bltride.org

Post image:  The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) budget released Thursday doesn’t include a fare hike or service cuts, but it’s clear the agency will still need more funding to meet rising transit demand citywide. CTA leaders are rightly being praised for their proposed budget in a difficult financial climate for state and local government. The agency has earned a reputation […]