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News Releases


Rally for protected bike lanes at the Thompson Center, June 25 at 5 p.m.

By Ted Villaire | June 25, 2021

Rally for protected bike lanes at the Thompson Center today at 5 p.m. Speakers at the rally will be calling on the city to fulfill its promise to deliver more protected bike lanes CHICAGO, June 25, 2021 — On the tenth anniversary of the opening of Chicago’s first protected bike lane, the Active Transportation Alliance will be hosting a rally for […]

Advocates host vigil for fallen bicyclist Kevin Clark this Saturday in Logan Square

By Ted Villaire | June 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance (312) 563-1118 (cell) [email protected] Advocates host vigil for fallen bicyclist Kevin Clark this Saturday in Logan Square The family of Kevin Clark is hosting a vigil and press conference on Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. at the Logan Square Monument. Kevin was tragically hit and killed in May while […]

Chicago’s biggest and best bike ride returns September 5 amid a cycling boom

By Ted Villaire | June 9, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott, Active Transportation Alliance (773) 391-7709 [email protected] Larry Magnesen, Fifth Third Bank (312) 704-5564 [email protected]   After a 2020 hiatus, Chicago’s biggest and best bike ride returns September 5 amid a cycling boom Fifth Third Bike the Drive provides a perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and family while enjoying fresh air, wide open […]

Chicago celebrates Transit Equity Day with Rep. García, Kelly

By Ted Villaire | February 2, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kyle Whitehead Active Transportation Alliance (312) 216-0473 [email protected] Chicago celebrates Transit Equity Day with Rep. García, Kelly We hope you can join us for Chicago’s first Transit Equity Day celebration on February 4 at noon. This virtual event will feature U.S. Representative Jesús G. “Chuy” García, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, and other community leaders who […]

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