Chicagoland loses a major figure in biking advocacy
We were saddened to hear the news of the death of Al Sturges, someone who had a deep and enduring […]
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Advocates call on RTA to step up engagement on strategic plan
With the Chicago area’s public transit system in crisis, advocates say the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) ongoing strategic planning process
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Transit Equity Day event calls for investment in transit workers & riders
Chicago Jobs with Justice recently launched Chicago’s first-ever transit riders union under its campaign Transit4All. Active Transportation Alliance joined Chicago
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Chicago’s first transit riders union launches on Transit Equity Day
As decisions are being made about the future of Chicago’s transit system and how it serves our communities, people who
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Winter biking tips to keep you pedaling in the cold and snow
Braving the Chicago winter on a bicycle may seem like a daunting prospect. But there’s no need to hang up
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Top 10 walking, biking, and transit stories of 2021
In year two of the coronavirus pandemic, Chicago area residents continued to adapt to a changing world and adjusted their transportation
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New law paves the way for more walking and cycling infrastructure
Earlier this year, Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan helped usher in new legislation that will allow more communities to build
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Active Trans honors extraordinary advocates
The rock star advocates that the Active Transportation Alliance works with took center stage at the organization’s recent 2021 Annual
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Longtime volunteer clocks in 18 years of service and counting
To say Kevin Crowley is dedicated to the Active Transportation Alliance is an understatement. Crowley, 33, has been volunteering for
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Chicago must advance equity and sustainability with new federal transportation funds
The Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a historic opportunity for the Chicago area to move beyond car-centric planning and advance racial and environmental
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