Chicago, Ill: October 30, 2018 — Logan Square community leaders say conditions for people walking and biking on a high-crash stretch of Logan Boulevard must change so residents have safe access to popular local destinations. The stretch from Rockwell Street to Lathrop Homes includes the notorious Logan Boulevard and Western Avenue intersection under the Kennedy Expressway, where people are asked […]

Chicago, Ill: October 15, 2018 — Business leaders from across the Chicago region urged the next Illinois Governor to spend a “fair share” of state transportation dollars for a new, dedicated Bike Walk Fund. The group of 27 CEOs recently sent a letter to Gov. Rauner and J.B. Pritzker asking the candidates to commit to spending at least $50 million […]

Chicago, Ill: October 9, 2018 — School districts across Illinois are working to meet a new requirement to teach biking and walking safety while celebrating national Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 10.Illinois crash data shows nearly five children are hit by people driving every day in Illinois while walking or biking within one block of a school.In August, Governor Rauner signed […]

Media Contact: Kyle Whitehead Active Transportation Alliance Managing Director of Public Affairs (312) 216-0473 [email protected]   Chicago, IL, August 28, 2018—Every day in Illinois, an average of five kids are hit by a driver of a motor vehicle within one block of a school, and more are hit beyond the school zones. A bill that helps address this tragic daily […]