Released: June 13, 2013 This is an updated version of a news release that was sent out on the morning of Thursday, June 13 Ethan Spotts Active Transportation Alliance 312.427.3325 x 287 (o) 312.919.1423 (c) ethan@activetrans.org   New Milwaukee Ave. bike lane to improve commute for thousands of people who bike to work The Active Transportation Alliance congratulates Mayor Rahm […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            Contacts:        Lee Crandell, Active Transportation Alliance, lee@activetrans.org, 312-427-3325 x395 Tim Jeffries, Friends of the Parks, jeffriest@fotp.org, 312-857-2757 x12 Wendy Jaehn, Chicago Area Runners Association, wendy@cararuns.org, 312- 666-9836 New “People on the Trail” Report Identifies Challenges and Opportunities, Investigates Public Perceptions of Chicago’s Lakefront Trail GRAPHIC: Map of Lakefront Trail User Satisfaction Ratings CHICAGO (June 3, […]

NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Max Muller Active Transportation Alliance 312-427-3325 x229 Mobile: 312-869-2629 max@activetrans.org Proposed Bike and Pedestrian Safety Ordinance Will Increase Safety for All Road Users City Council Committee holds hearing on the 2013 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Ordinance Chicago, IL–All people who use Chicago’s roads–whether walking, driving, or riding a bike–will be safer under a Chicago Department of Transportation […]

Contact: Ethan Spotts 312.427.3325 x 287 ethan@activetrans.org Released May 29, 2013 Get ready to bike commute with Bike Commuter Challenge Bike commuters invited to celebrate at Bike Pit Stops June 8-14 The Bike Commuter Challenge will pit more than 450 Chicagoland businesses, nonprofits, schools and agencies against each other to see you who can get the highest percentage of employees […]