For Immediate Release ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MEDIA CONTACT: Ted Villaire Communications director Active Transportation Alliance 312-563-1118 [email protected] Stories show the heavy toll of Chicago’s recent transit shutdown Chicago, IL — Many thousands of people who use public transit were stranded when local transit agencies shut down their services on multiple days during the recent mass protests in Chicago. Stories collected by […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance 773-391-7709 [email protected] This year’s Fifth Third Bike the Drive goes virtual! Participants will enjoy Laugh the Drive — a comedy set featuring Chicago-based comedians plus other bike-themed perks CHICAGO, IL, May 20, 2020 — After making the decision to cancel Fifth Third Bike the Drive because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance 773-391-7709 [email protected]   This year’s Fifth Third Bike the Drive cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Those who donate their registration fee to Active Trans will receive limited edition t-shirt CHICAGO, April 20, 2020 — Following the recommendations set forth by local and federal officials, the Active Transportation Alliance has made […]

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 […]