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News Releases


Community Advocates Demand Transparent, Nationwide Search for Next CTA President

By Ted Villaire | April 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Media Contact:  Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance (312) 563-1118 [email protected]    Community Advocates Demand Transparent, Nationwide Search for Next CTA President  Chicago, IL — April 18, 2025 — As the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) enters a pivotal leadership transition during a period of unprecedented challenges, a coalition of community organizations and transit advocates is calling on […]

Coalition calls for halting NDLSD redesign project

By Ted Villaire | July 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance (312) 563-1118 [email protected]   Coalition calls for halting NDLSD redesign project to ensure that it supports climate and multimodal transportation goals A broader vision is needed to ensure that this once-in-a-generation project meets the mobility and climate-related needs of the city and the region   Chicago, IL – July 22, 2024 […]

Bike ride on May 15 will mourn lives lost

By Ted Villaire | May 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth Adamczyk Chicago Organizer [email protected] rideofsilencechicago.org (773) 370-2038 Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance (312) 563-1118 [email protected]   On May 15, Chicago Ride of Silence will mourn the lives lost while biking during the past year The annual ride will offer a moment of silent reflection at the sites where drivers killed people biking Chicago, Ill., May 10, […]

Transit is Essential Town Hall on March 2

By Ted Villaire | February 28, 2024

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Schultz, III, J.D. Campaign Organizer Office: 312-216-0471 Mobile: 312-391-2449 [email protected]   Transit is Essential Town Hall: Invest in Transit for Clean Air, Racial Equity, and a Strong Economy   WHAT: A panel of elected officials, transit union leaders, community leaders, and youth will hear testimony from individuals and community groups about the need […]

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