For immediate release November 21, 2017 Statement on Chicago’s ride hailing fee increase by Ron Burke, executive director of the Active Transportation Alliance The fee increases on Uber and Lyft rides to pay for public transit upgrades approved by Chicago City Council today is good news for everyone who cares about preserving healthy, sustainable and equitable transportation options across Chicago. CTA […]

For immediate release November 6, 2017 Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]     Advocates call for city action to reverse bus ridership declinesNew report outlines why fewer Chicagoans are riding the bus and what can be done about it Chicago, Ill: November 6, 2017 — A new report from the Active Transportation Alliance called […]

For immediate release October 13, 2017 Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]   New program trains suburban residents to be advocates for better walking and biking Upcoming sessions will be held in NW and South Chicagoland Chicago, Ill: October 13, 2017 — In most suburban communities, getting around on a bicycle and on foot is often […]

Media release August 30, 2017 Media Contact:  Clare McDermottActive Transportation AllianceEvents and Marketing Director O: (312) 216-0466C: (773) [email protected]   Bike race for all types of riders comes to Chicago’s northwest suburbs on Oct. 1Riders can choose their competition level and distance on a car-free course   Chicago, Ill., August 30, 2017 — If you’ve ever had the urge to enter […]