Safety on CTA the right way
Active Trans joined with the local CTA bus and rail operator unions and several community groups to call on Chicago […]
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Make Illinois state roads safer and more accessible for all
Legislation currently moving through Springfield provides a rare opportunity to make walking and biking safety improvements to state roads in
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Active Trans welcomes new executive director
Active Trans is thrilled to announce that it has a new executive director, Amy Rynell. Amy is an experienced nonprofit
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More police on transit doesn’t make everyone feel safe
Last Friday a Chicago Police Officer shot a CTA customer who was being detained for moving between train cars —
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All-door boarding coming to select CTA bus routes
If you ride the bus in Chicago, you’ve probably had this experience: You’re boarding a bus while a line of
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Streetsblog Chicago shines a light on sustainable transportation
The Active Transportation Alliance isn’t the only place in town to get the latest news on walking, biking, and transit
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Lessons learned engaging residents and students in Aurora
When trying to spread the word about the need for better transportation options, local advocates often put their energy into
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Chicago is falling behind on sustainable transportation
According to our new report, Chicago is falling behind in the number of people choosing to commute on foot, on
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Support funding for walking and biking projects in low-income communities
Last year, Active Trans and hundreds of supporters made our voices heard to ensure that dedicated funding for walking and
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Metra Electric Coalition picks up speed
The Coalition for a Modern Metra Electric was founded about five years ago with the core question, “What would it