Media

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


Safety on CTA the Right Way

By Kyle Whitehead | March 11, 2020

ATU Locals and Community Partners Call on City to Protect Workers, Riders without Excessive Police Presence, Citing Feb. 28th Shooting CHICAGO– The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) locals in Chicago representing thousands of CTA workers is joining with community partners to call on the City of Chicago and the CTA to move quickly to staff buses, trains and CTA stations with […]

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Active Transportation Alliance has selected Amy Rynell as its next executive director

By Active Transportation Alliance | March 6, 2020

For Immediate Release ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MEDIA CONTACT: Kyle Whitehead Managing Director of Public Affairs 312-216-0473 [email protected] KEES MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Mathews Marketing and Information Manager 773-209-3889 [email protected] Active Transportation Alliance has selected Amy Rynell as its next executive director Chicago, IL — The Board of Directors of Active Transportation Alliance (Active Trans)—a coalition of people working to make walking, biking, […]

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Advocates call for a more equitable transit system

By Julia Gerasimenko | November 18, 2019

MEDIA STATEMENT November 18, 2019 Media Contact: Kyle Whitehead Active Transportation Alliance Managing Director of Public Affairs (312) 216-0473 [email protected]   Yolanda Cruz lives in the Jeffrey Manor neighborhood on the Far South Side. She works part-time as a health aide in Hyde Park and buys a 7-day pass every week to get to work. Yolanda knows the 7-day pass […]

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Bike advocates celebrate new state funding at Friday rally

By Active Transportation Alliance | June 20, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance (312) 216-0466 [email protected]   CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 — For the first time ever, Illinois’ long-term capital program includes dedicated funding for walking and biking projects. Active Transportation Alliance is celebrating this great achievement at its 28th Annual Chicago Bike Week Rally tomorrow morning! What: Chicago Bike Week Rally […]

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