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And the winners are…

Aug 2, 2017 | by Active Trans

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Each year for the Bike Commuter Challenge, team leaders from organizations around Chicagoland recruit their colleagues to compete in the big bike commuting event.

This year's event, presented by Freeman Kevenides Law, was held for TWO weeks, allowing more trips logged and more competition.

Midway through the challenge Active Trans with SRAM and World Bicycle Relief, hosted Rock the Rooftop, a fun party that took place on the roof of the building SRAM occupies.

Active Trans supports 606 housing ordinance

Jul 31, 2017 | by Active Trans

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Last week, Active Trans joined a passionate rally held by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) to show our support for the 606 affordable housing ordinance.

The event began with residents giving testimonies at Humboldt Park United Methodist Church (pictured) and concluded with a powerful demonstration on the 606 trail.

As we promote trail projects, it has become clear that more affordable housing units are needed to ensure residents with low or fixed incomes are not displaced by increased property values.

Ride aims to reduce breast cancer deaths

Jul 31, 2017 | by Active Trans

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On Sunday, September 17, you’re invited to participate in the 33rd annual North Shore Century  — one of Chicagoland’s premiere invitational rides. 

Komen Chicago is inviting North Shore Century participants to sign up as a fundraising partners. 

All levels of cyclists are invited. Choose between 25, 50, 62 or 100 miles. The ride starts at Dawes Park in Evanston, heading north to Kenosha. 

Participants must raise a minimum of $360 (the cost of two mammograms in Chicagoland.)

Need a bike?

August events on the Lakefront Trail

Jul 27, 2017 | by Active Trans

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The Active Transportation Alliance compiles a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail.

See what's going on in the month of August so you can better plan your walking, biking or running route.

For regular updates about the Lakefront Trail, follow our Lakefront Trail Twitter page and the #chiLFT hashtag.

NOTE: North Ave. Beach Pedestrian Bridge temporary closure will be extended thru Friday,

Special Events Internship (Fall)

Jul 25, 2017 | by Active Trans

Summary

Active Transportation Alliance seeks a dynamic, self-starter interested assisting the events team in executing a suite of events facilitated largely through volunteer support.  This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of non-profit administration while working for an exciting advocacy organization. 

The special events intern’s job responsibility is to help further the mission of Active Transportation Alliance by assisting with the recruitment, training and management of volunteers in order to aid the organization in its mission to make biking walking and transit safer and more accessible in the Chicagoland area.

Funding will come for a Chicago River Trail

Jul 20, 2017 | by Active Trans

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The most frequent question after Active Trans gives a presentation on our vision for a continuous Chicago River Trail is: "How will you fund this project?"

While it's an important question to ask, it's also important to keep in mind that many cities did not have resources on hand to pay for an entire trail as they were drawing up plans for it.

So they worked with available funding and found creative ways to add segments.

Exciting new bikeways for Chicago

Jul 20, 2017 | by Active Trans

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Since 2015, Active Trans Bikeways for All campaign has been mobilizing members and supporters across the city to push for a seamless, low-stress and equitable bike network for Chicago. 

Our Bikeways for All vision promotes three types of low-stress bikeways we’re working to see implemented around town: protected bike lanes, urban trails and neighborhood greenways.

So far in 2017, we’ve been eagerly tracking plans to bring improvements to Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park as well as a new neighborhood-wide bikeway project that recently kicked off in Edgewater.

Plans for Milwaukee Ave. a step in the right direction

Jul 17, 2017 | by Active Trans

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Building off the momentum of the rally for a safer Milwaukee Ave., there was a great turnout for the second public meeting for the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Complete Streets Improvements Project on July 12.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) presented proposed improvements, took questions from the public and then held an openhouse style input session with printouts of key intersections of the corridor. 

Director of Individual Giving and Development

Jul 14, 2017 | by Active Trans

Summary

The Active Transportation Alliance is the Chicago region’s voice for better biking, walking and transit.  We seek a dynamic, talented individual to join our team as Director of Individual Giving and Development. Duties include assisting the Executive Director with major donor fundraising, and managing all other individual giving activities including membership and donation recruitment, renewal and fulfillment.  The Director of Individual Giving and Development also manages the fundraising elements of the Annual Awards Reception,

Bike to the Sox on July 30

Jul 11, 2017 | by Active Trans

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Join us Sunday, July 30 for a bike expedition from Chicago's North Side to Bridgeport to watch the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field. 

Riders will meet at the Lincoln Park Conservatory at 11:30 a.m. to bike 9 miles (about 50 minutes) along the Lakefront Trail. The game starts at 1:10 pm. All ages are welcome. 

Bring cash for beers and brats as well as a U-Lock and sunscreen

The registration price includes the tickets to the game.