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Ted Villaire, Communications Director

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Phone:
312-216-0484

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News Releases


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 […]

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 […]

Could autonomous cars increase car dependency?

By Ted Villaire | June 22, 2016

Media release   June 22, 2016   Media Contact: Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance Communications Director O: (312) 216-0484 C: (312) 563-1118 [email protected]     Could autonomous cars increase driving and car dependency? On June 27 a panel of experts will explore the effects of autonomous vehicles on sustainable transportation and urban vitality Chicago, Ill.: June 22, 2016 — To […]

Chicago’s first bus rapid transit corridor will speed up east-west travel in Loop

By Ted Villaire | December 16, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2015   Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) [email protected]    Chicago’s first bus rapid transit corridor will speed up east-west travel in Loop Advocates urge city to add more features over time to further reduce travel times   Chicago, Ill., December 14, 2015 – Service will begin in the Loop Link […]

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