Mobility and essential travel during COVID-19
When COVID-19 cases and deaths were rising in Chicago in March and April, the pandemic hit communities of color on […]
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Chicago prepares second e-scooter pilot
The scooters are coming. Again. Officials say four companies responded to the city’s request for applications for a second e-scooter sharing
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Take action to restore Chicago transit and Divvy service
As Chicago grapples with social unrest and an unprecedented global pandemic, we need reliable transportation options more than ever. But
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Chicago launches Our Streets as part of COVID-19 response
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new program to create more space for people walking and biking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Make Illinois state roads safer and more accessible for all
Legislation currently moving through Springfield provides a rare opportunity to make walking and biking safety improvements to state roads in
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Support funding for walking and biking projects in low-income communities
Last year, Active Trans and hundreds of supporters made our voices heard to ensure that dedicated funding for walking and
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Input needed on 78 and Lincoln Yards
The 78 and Lincoln Yards are two megadevelopments that are being built in Chicago that undoubtedly will have major impacts
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Top 10 walking, biking, and transit stories of 2019
There were plenty of attention-grabbing developments among the top active transportation stories of 2019. Some of these developments helped make
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Lightfoot increases ride-hailing fees, expands Bus Priority Zones
UPDATE (11/26/19): Mayor Lightfoot’s budget passed Chicago’s City Council, including new fees on Uber and Lyft. Mayor Lightfoot announced Friday
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Chicago should keep e-scooter sharing program
UPDATE (1/29/20): The City of Chicago released an evaluation of the 2019 scooter pilot and announced there will be a
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