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CDOT releases 2015 street resurfacing plan

By Ted Villaire | January 30, 2015

Post image: Though the 2014–15 winter hasn’t (yet) been as cold as 2014’s Chiberia or as snowy as 2011’s Snowpocalypse, the freeze-thaw cycles our region experiences each winter mean that potholes […]

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Winter Bike to Work Day a Success

By Ted Villaire | January 28, 2015

Post image:  Hundreds of winter cyclists descended upon Daley Plaza Friday morning to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day and the first ever Roll the Cold Bike Challenge. Winter Bike […]

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CDOT solicits input for placemaking guidelines

By Ted Villaire | January 26, 2015

Post image:  As a supporter of the Active Transportation Alliance, you’re most likely familiar with the idea of Complete Streets, the design approach that requires streets to be designed for […]

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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.

We want more people choosing transportation options that are healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.

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Transit

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Bicycling

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