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May events on the Lakefront Trail

By Ted Villaire | May 1, 2015

Post image: It’s now May and I think it’s 90% safe to say that spring is finally here. With the warmer weather comes increased traffic on the Lakefront Trail, especially with […]

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More than 1,400 speak out in support of Kinzie bike lane

By Ted Villaire | April 29, 2015

Post image:  After we alerted you that 42nd Ward Ald. Brendan Reilly was threatening to force the removal of the Kinzie Street protected bike lane, you responded in a big […]

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Tell IDOT: transit, biking and walking shouldn’t take back seat

By Ted Villaire | April 29, 2015

Post image:  This week the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), launched a listening tour to hear directly from residents about the transportation challenges they face every day. Active Trans wants […]

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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.

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