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New bike education effort aimed at older students

By Ted Villaire | May 18, 2016

Post image: Active Trans and Greenline Wheels just wrapped up a new two-week on-bike education program for students at Oak Park/River Forest High School.  The program was partly the result of […]

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Coalition wants to upgrade Metra Electric to rapid transit

By Ted Villaire | May 17, 2016

Post image:  For decades, South Chicagoland residents and transit experts have recognized the potential benefits of enhancing service along the Metra Electric District (MED) line. Now, after many years, there’s […]

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Bikes 'N' Roses heading to Springfield

By Ted Villaire | May 13, 2016

Post image:  Last month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that new funding will be used to support Bikes 'N’ Roses, a bike shop that focuses on educating teenagers on how to fix and […]

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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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Transit

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Bicycling

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