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The Active Transportation Alliance is a trusted local authority on issues relating to bicycling, walking and public transportation in Chicagoland.

For media inquiries, please contact:


Ted Villaire, Communications Director

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
312-216-0484

Recent Media Coverage


Winter Bike Challenge 2016 kicks off

By Ted Villaire | January 13, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 11, 2017 Contact:  Clare McDermottActive Transportation Alliance312.216.0466 (o)773.391.7709 (c)[email protected]   Celebrate winter bike commuting in Chicago on Jan. 13, and get ready for MB Bike the Drive (Chicago, IL) — Winter Bike to Work Day on Jan. 13 is the 25th annual celebration of cyclists who don’t let gloomy winter days or low temperatures stop […]

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Action plan for a continuous Chicago River Trail

By Ted Villaire | October 17, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Media release   October 17, 2016   Media contact: Ted VillaireCommunications DirectorActive Transportation Alliance(o) 312-216-0484(c) [email protected]   Active Transportation Alliance releases action plan for a continuous Chicago River TrailAdvocates say time is right for a continuous trail that runs along and in some places over the Chicago River   Chicago, Ill.: Oct. 17, 2016 — Today the […]

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Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities for cycling

By Ted Villaire | September 19, 2016

Media release September 19, 2016 Media contact: Ron Burke Executive Director Active Transportation Alliance (o) 312-427-3325 (c) 312-731-8693 [email protected] Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities for cycling  Exciting new infrastructure combined with growing ridership and a strong voice for advocacy has made Chicago a biking mecca Chicago, Ill.: Sept. 19, 2016 — It was announced today that […]

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Active Trans comes of age with planned giving

By Ted Villaire | June 24, 2016

Press Release June 24, 2016   Media Contact:  Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance Communications Director O: (312) 216-0484 C: (312) 563-1118 [email protected]   Sustainable Transportation Advocacy Veterans Seeking to Secure Their Legacy Look to Planned Giving as a Viable Tool   Chicago, IL — Cycling advocacy has deep roots going back more than 40 years. As such, the early pioneers […]

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