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Quigley kicks off new Transit Future Speaker Series

By Ted Villaire | June 10, 2015

Post image: Illinois Congressman and transit champion U.S. Representative Mike Quigley will headline the first event in a new series about the benefits of transit investment and the need for Transit Future in the Chicago region. Donate $25 to the campaign to reserve your spot at the June 18 kickoff event today. The Transit Future Speaker Series will gather policymakers and […]

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Where do you want new bike lanes in Chicago?

By Ted Villaire | June 9, 2015

Post image:  Active Trans wants to hear from YOU on priorities for building new bike routes in the city of Chicago.   Take our brief survey, available in English and in Spanish, and we’ll incorporate our feedback into a report we’ll release later this summer. You'll also be entered to win fabulous prizes including tickets for a Wendella boat tour, […]

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Another rail-trail likely coming to Chicago

By Ted Villaire | June 8, 2015

Post image:  With the excitement over the opening of the Bloomingdale Trail (The 606), it wasn’t long until the rail-trail concept caught on in other Chicago communities, and it looks like the far Northwest Side may be next in line. During a community meeting at North Park University on May 26, city officials presented a plan to convert an abandoned […]

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June events on the Lakefront Trail

By Ted Villaire | June 5, 2015

Post image:  Summer has been creeping up slowly, but surely in Chicago. As the temperatures rise, the city becomes livelier. This means there’ll be a burst of activity on the Lakefront Trail. To help you better plan your bike ride or trip, check out the list of events going on in the month of June. Don’t forget to visit our […]

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Tips for Bike Commuter Challenge pedalers

By Ted Villaire | June 4, 2015

Post image:  In 2011, when Olivia Hinthong Arends began commuting by bike because her car needed repairs, she was surprised by how much she got out of it. “I got hooked on it,” the resident of Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood said. “I could actually get home quicker than a car or public transit sometimes. It saved time and the aggravation of […]

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Let's capitalize on momentum of the 606

By Ted Villaire | June 4, 2015

Post image:  More than a thousand residents are expected to flock to the Northwest Side on Saturday for the opening of the 606, the Chicago region’s latest rails to trails success story. The 2.7 mile biking and walking path, also known as the Bloomingdale Trail, runs along Bloomingdale Ave., from Ashland to Ridgeway Ave. through four neighborhoods: Wicker Park, Bucktown, […]

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Good news on Illiana, but more work to be done

By Ted Villaire | June 3, 2015

Post image:  Finally, some good news coming from our state capital for people who bike, walk and ride transit. On Tuesday Gov. Rauner announced the Illiana Tollway will not move forward and removed the project from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) current multi-year plan. The state determined “project costs exceed currently available resources.” The proposed highway would have linked […]

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It’s not okay to eat that smelly sandwich on the bus

By Ted Villaire | June 3, 2015

Post image:  Imagine you just got off from a long day of work. The only thing you look forward to is getting home, taking off your shoes, and catching up on shows that have been in your Netflix queue for over a week. You use your train commute as a time to zone out, wanting to get home without any […]

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Are walking and biking projects good for the economy?

By Ted Villaire | June 2, 2015

Post image:  Often times, we think of walking and biking as a recreational, weekend activity that allows us to be outside and enjoy our neighborhoods.  Sometimes we hop in our cars to drive to bike trails that are miles away, or we may go for a leisurely stroll in our community.  When biking and walking take a recreational focus, we […]

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Half off at Chrome for Active Trans members!

By Ted Villaire | June 2, 2015

Post image:  Throughout the month of June, in honor of the Bike Commuter Challenge, the Chrome Store Chicago in the Wicker Park neighborhood is offering all Active Trans members HALF OFF their total purchase! That's right, flashing your Active Trans membership card will get half off on some very stylish and well-made bicycling gear like jackets, shirts, pants, shoes and bags. We’re […]

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