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Ted Villaire, Communications Director

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Phone:
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News Releases


Bike advocates celebrate new state funding at Friday rally

By Ted Villaire | June 20, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance (312) 216-0466 [email protected]   CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 — For the first time ever, Illinois’ long-term capital program includes dedicated funding for walking and biking projects. Active Transportation Alliance is celebrating this great achievement at its 28th Annual Chicago Bike Week Rally tomorrow morning! What: Chicago Bike Week Rally […]

Revamped helpline supports walking & biking crash victims

By Ted Villaire | May 6, 2019

May 6, 2019 Media Contact: Kyle Whitehead Active Transportation Alliance Government Relations Director O: (312) 216-0473 [email protected]   May 6, 2019: Chicago, Illinois — Warmer weather means more people choosing to walk and bike. It also means a greater need to help people who had the misfortune of experiencing a traffic collision while on foot or a bike. To lend […]

Rush hour bus lanes coming to Chicago Avenue 

By Ted Villaire | April 19, 2019

MEDIA STATEMENT April 19, 2019 Media Contact: Kyle Whitehead Active Transportation Alliance Managing Director of Public Affairs (312) 216-0473 [email protected]   Rush hour bus lanes coming to Chicago Avenue Chicago, Ill: April 19, 2019 — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new Bus Priority Zones program featuring upgrades to several of the busiest routes in the city, including Chicago Avenue, 79th Street […]

Active Trans & Fifth Third team up ride on Lake Shore Drive

By Ted Villaire | March 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott, Active Transportation Alliance (312) 216-0466 [email protected] Larry Magnesen, Fifth Third Bank (513) 535-8055 [email protected] Active Transportation Alliance and Fifth Third Bank team up for 18th annual ride on Lake Shore Drive 21,000+ people on bikes to kick off summer at one of the nation’s best bike rides CHICAGO, March 28, 2019 — For […]

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