Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans to upgrade all existing protected bike lanes with new […]
A triumph for safe biking: City commits to concrete protected bike lanes Read More
The proposed One Central tower and transit hub on Chicago’s South Side is poorly conceived and wouldn’t increase transit access
Rep. Buckner files bill to stop public financing of One Central development Read More
A new report from Chicago’s Inspector General (IG) finds police and emergency management personnel had outsize influence on decisions to shut down transit and raise bridges during last
Report shows mayor, police drove decisions to shut down transit, raise bridges Read More
The Chicago Transit Authority took an important step forward in keeping riders safe and healthy by starting to offer free,
Free masks piloted on 20 CTA bus routes Read More
2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. The coronavirus devastated communities across Chicagoland in 2020 and the transportation impacts will be
Top 10 walking, biking, and transit stories of 2020 Read More
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago area residents have come to depend on trails not only as recreational assets, but also
Active Trans works to connect trails in Chicagoland Read More
UPDATE (10/14/20): In response to the petition, Mayor Lightfoot’s Office said in a statement to WTTW that they will work
Advocates call for keeping transit running during any post-election protests Read More
Chicago faces many challenges as officials prepare next year’s budget. Among those challenges is the need to improve mobility options
Support better transportation in Chicago’s 2021 budget Read More
The following is an organizational statement from Active Transportation Alliance Executive Director Amy Rynell. For more on the shutdowns, see
Take action now to stop public transit and Divvy shutdowns Read More
As Chicago grapples with social unrest and an unprecedented global pandemic, we need reliable transportation options more than ever. But
Take action to restore Chicago transit and Divvy service Read More
