COVID-19 resources and information from Active Trans
As we address the global pandemic, the Active Transportation Alliance is adapting and responding — and continuing to do the […]
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Safe walking and biking during COVID-19
The COVID-19 public health crisis and the current stay at home order are directly impacting the way most of us
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Advocates call for transit agencies to prioritize racial equity in COVID-19 response
If Chicago’s transit agencies are going to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19, they need to include riders and
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Lessons in walking and biking safety
Did you know that Active Trans has an assortment of resources that advocates, teachers, and parents can use to educate
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Community-based organizations adapt to serve local needs
Over the last month, much of the regular work we engage in has had to adapt to the changing circumstances
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CTA, Pace announce boarding changes to protect workers and riders
When we started advocating for rear door boarding on buses in 2017 in our Back on the Bus report and
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John LaPlante’s Complete Streets legacy
It was a great loss to the world of sustainable transportation when John LaPlante died in March of COVID-19. As
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Supporting the transportation needs of essential workers
As an organization that advocates for walking, biking, and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities, this moment
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Fun walking and biking resources for kids
With schools closed and Governor Pritzker’s “stay at home” order extended through April, some of you may now find yourself
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Federal stimulus bill includes $1.6 billion for Chicagoland transit
Transit advocates in Chicago and cities across the country spoke up and Congress heard our call to provide emergency operating
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