Update (11/5/21): Unfortunately, the RTA has since abandoned this data-driven approach that considers racial equity and returned to a more […]
Progress on transit equity starts with changing funding formulas Read More
For the past four years on February 4, a network of transit rider unions, community organizations, environmental groups, and labor
Join us on Transit Equity Day, Thursday, Feb. 4 Read More
Join us in February for a week-long mobilization event aimed at creating better walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland’s suburban
Learn the ins and outs of improving transportation in your suburb Read More
After two years of pilot programs, Chicago is well-positioned to create a long-term e-scooter sharing program that is focused on
Second e-scooter pilot serves as another step forward Read More
The Chicago Transit Authority took an important step forward in keeping riders safe and healthy by starting to offer free,
Free masks piloted on 20 CTA bus routes Read More
The money coming to Chicago-area transit agencies from the second federal COVID relief bill should help avoid major additional service
Second stimulus is big win, but more work to do to save Chicago transit Read More
2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. The coronavirus devastated communities across Chicagoland in 2020 and the transportation impacts will be
Top 10 walking, biking, and transit stories of 2020 Read More
The walking and biking boom during the pandemic has accelerated community interest in funding bike and pedestrian projects. For decades,
Two key funding sources for projects in your community Read More
Pha’tal Perkins has seen for himself the transformative power of bicycling. The bicycling advocate and community activist created the Roll
“Community activator” uses bicycling to bring people together Read More
Active Trans recently hosted an online transit justice forum to call attention to the federal budget shortfall for transit agencies.
Forum focuses on need to prevent transit collapse Read More
