For immediate release   April 20, 2015   Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) 563-1118ted@activetrans.org       New analysis shows nearly 5 children are hit by cars every day in Illinois while walking or biking within one block of a school Action needed to address unsafe streets near schools   According to a new analysis […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2015 Media Contact:  Ted VillaireActive Transportation AllianceCommunications Director O: (312) 216-0484C: (312) 563-1118ted@activetrans.org   Active Transportation Alliance to offer safe cycling classes Group aims to help aspiring cyclists learn the rules of the road   Chicago, Ill., March 20, 2015 – With the city of Chicago installing nearly 100 miles of protected and buffered bike lanes […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2015 Media Contact:Ted VillaireActive Transportation Alliance Communications DirectorO: (312) 216-0484C: (312) 563-1118 ted@activetrans.org   Transit riders eager to experience faster, more reliable service downtown Chicagoans are hopeful Loop Link will improve mobility across the Loop   Chicago, Ill., March 2, 2015 – The challenge of moving east or west across the Loop is familiar to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2015   Media Contact:Ted VillaireActive Transportation Alliance Communications DirectorO: (312) 216-0484C: (312) 563-1118 ted@activetrans.org   Active Trans Releases 2015 Chicago Voter Guide on Biking, Walking and Transit Issues Guide features responses from mayoral and aldermanic candidates to advocacy group’s questionnaire Chicago, Ill., February 5, 2015 – With Election Day three weeks away, Active Trans released its […]