For immediate release   June 12, 2017   Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]     Advocates hail release of Vision Zero Action Plan as strong step towards safer streetsPlan’s focus on reducing vehicle speeds will be critical to its success Chicago, Ill: June 12, 2017 — Today’s release of a Vision Zero Action Plan […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 8, 2017   Contact: Clare McDermottActive Transportation Alliance312.216.0466 (o)773.391.7709 (c)[email protected]   Chicago Cinder Classic Bike Race Debuts August 20Relay on quarter-mile cinder track inspired by bike race in "Breaking Away" film   Chicago, Ill: June 8, 2017 —  Inspired by a well-known cinder track relay race at Indiana University and the film “Breaking Away,” Active […]

For immediate release May 31, 2017 Media Contact: Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]   Death toll on suburban roads nearly 3 times more than in the city in 2015The culprit is more people driving on roads that are designed for speed rather than safety Chicago, Ill: May 31, 2017 — Suburban traffic fatalities in 2015 outnumbered those […]

For immediate release   May 13, 2017   Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]   Advocates applaud kickoff of Lakefront Trail separation on North Side New biking trail between Fullerton and North Avenue will make treasured place safer for all Chicago, Ill: May 13, 2017 — Today’s groundbreaking was a great moment for everyone who […]