How Carol Maher became a cycling advocate
Carol Maher came to bicycling relatively late in life. But the 58-year-old retired IT project manager has certainly made up […]
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Chicago should keep e-scooter sharing program
UPDATE (1/29/20): The City of Chicago released an evaluation of the 2019 scooter pilot and announced there will be a
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Palatine bike club rolls out the racks
Installing a new rack for bike parking may seem like a modest contribution to a community. But the reality is
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Ald. Rossana Rodriguez on board with better bus service
In our mission to improve the speed and reliability of CTA buses, Active Trans staff has been taking aldermen on
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Walking the South Branch of the Chicago River
On a warm August afternoon, over 50 people joined the Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Council (MPAC) for a walk (pictured) from
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Leaders should get on board with Metra Electric pilot
The Chicago region is on the cusp of a big victory for transportation equity. Now our elected officials must carry
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Show your support for the Leland Greenway extension
Want a chance to let the Chicago Department of Transportation and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin know you support the
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Taking the safe streets fight to D.C.
While transportation may not be the biggest issue in national politics this year, members of Congress do understand how important
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Hamilton left an indelible mark on Chicago’s transportation scene
When Luann Hamilton joined Chicago’s Public Works Department — the predecessor to the Chicago Department of Transportation — in 1985,
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Breaking the cycle of ugly public meetings
A proposed project to make a street safer for people walking and biking sparks backlash. A contentious public meeting is
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