Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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The weblog of Active Transportation Alliance
Bus rapid transit (BRT) has gained momentum in the United States, especially in Midwest cities like Cleveland and Chicago. Detroit is looking to be added to the list, but it […]
Post image: There is a lot of buzz around driverless — or “autonomous” — cars. Here at Active Trans, we’re trying to learn more about how these vehicles could affect […]
Post image: A recent announcement by Mayor Emanuel has revived the idea of building an express train from O’Hare to downtown, but city leaders should proceed with caution. The Chicago […]
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