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May 18: Let’s mourn lives lost and demand safer options for people biking

By Ted Villaire | May 13, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18, you’re invited to join others around the world on an annual bicycle ride to honor the people killed while biking in the past year. In addition […]

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Active Trans recognizes local transportation champions

By Ted Villaire | May 4, 2022

The recent 2022 Active Trans Awards Reception provided an opportunity for advocates and supporters to celebrate the work of Active Trans and reconnect with one another. The focus of the […]

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Chicago needs to get on board with dedicated bus lanes 

By Ted Villaire | May 4, 2022

As the city of Chicago develops a plan for improving its bus service, let’s ensure they’re laying groundwork for what we desperately need: fast and reliable bus service     […]

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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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