Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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NW Side trails and bikeways workshop May 25

By Ted Villaire | May 16, 2017

Post image: Do you live on the Northwest Side and want to improve trails and bike routes in your neighborhood? Would you like to learn more about supporting regional paths like […]

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Making one of the city’s crown jewels safer for everyone

By Ted Villaire | May 15, 2017

Post image:  Saturday’s groundbreaking on the Lakefront Trail was a great moment for everyone who enjoys one of Chicago’s most beloved — but extremely congested — public spaces.  For Saturday’s […]

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Jumping the turnstile shouldn’t be a misdemeanor

By Ted Villaire | May 12, 2017

Post image:  The growing attention on the dangers of excessive criminalization of low-income people and communities of color has extended into the world of public transit. Last year the State […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.

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