New flyover section makes trail safer
For decades, people biking, walking and running on the Lakefront Trail have had to face cars whizzing by and poor […]
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A transportation agenda for next mayor, city council
A coalition of 15 community-based organizations joined Active Trans in asking candidates for mayor and city council to support a set of
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Despite improvements, hopes dashed for protected bike lanes on Milwaukee Ave.
Newly unveiled plans for the once-in-a-generation reconstruction of Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square feature many exciting improvements for walking, biking,
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Bikes finish first in Northwest Side multimodal race
Chicago residents often talk about how riding a bike is the quickest way to get around the city’s most congested
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Shared bus-bike lane to pilot on Halsted
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are testing a new shared bus-bike lane concept during
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Support walking and biking on Logan Boulevard
Ask people who’ve walked, biked or driven on Logan Blvd. from Rockwell St. to Lathrop Homes on Diversey Ave. and
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Survey results show broad support for platform ideas
The call for a dedicated Bike-Walk Fund of $20 million in Chicago’s annual budget received the strongest support among respondents
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CEOs urge gubernatorial candidates to fund biking & walking
Business leaders from across the Chicago region are urging the next Illinois Governor to spend a “fair share” of state
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Active Trans joins Chicago’s New Mobility Task Force
UPDATE (3/14/19): Chicago released a report featuring recommendations from the New Transportation and Mobility Task Force, including many ideas Active
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Community leaders support Illinois Bike Walk Fund
Leaders from neighborhoods throughout the Chicago region agree that more state transportation dollars should be spent on biking and walking