Taking a tour of the coming Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority recently provided a bus tour along the right-of-way for the much-needed 5.6-mile Red Line Extension project. […]
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Regional planning agency ignores destructive effects of road expansion projects
Despite nearly 450 people speaking out against a series of roadway expansion projects, leadership at our regional planning agency approved
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City council hearing puts CTA problems front and center
Active Trans recently joined with allies to mobilize around a city council hearing that shined a light on CTA’s recent
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Brookfield showcases its efforts to improve walking and biking
The residents of the Village of Brookfield and neighboring towns got the chance to learn about the village’s current and
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CMAP’s road expansion plans contradict its own policies
In recent months, the Active Transportation Alliance has been urging our regional planning agency to stop giving the green light
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More transit oriented development coming to South and West Sides
In recent weeks, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance that will promote more affordable housing near transit within the city’s
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Chicagoland leaders need to halt roadway expansion plans NOW
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), which is responsible for comprehensive transportation planning in northeastern Illinois, is currently updating
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Bringing it all together
Violeta Valadka faced a dilemma that many ardent supporters of Bike the Drive face. What to do with all those
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Advocates for safer walking and biking prevail: Speed camera threshold stays in place
Thank you to the aldermen who voted to reject efforts to raise the threshold for automated speed enforcement, which would
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Sustainable transportation expert brings vast planning experience to new role
David Powe is a self-professed transportation nerd — a moniker he wears proudly. After all, he has devoted his entire
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