See where candidates for governor stand
With primary election day two weeks away, the Active Transportation Alliance has released its 2018 Sustainable Transportation Voter Guide so […]
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2017 traffic fatality totals at MPAC
At the most recent Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Council (MPAC) meeting, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) provided a sobering overview
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State platform prioritizes transit funding and IDOT reform
Active Trans has released its 2018 Illinois Sustainable Transportation Platform for the upcoming primary and general elections for governor and
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Chicago police must respond to racial disparity in bike ticketing
In a follow-up story on a report that first appeared last spring, the Chicago Tribune today published an analysis showing
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New Divvy pricing offers more options for two-wheeled fun
Today the City of Chicago announced tweaks to the pricing structure for the Divvy bike share system. Active Trans is
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Back on the Bus: Establish a local dedicated revenue stream to fund transit
Cuts to transit funding were buried in this summer’s state budget agreement. This is unacceptable given the proven economic, environmental
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Stay informed with the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) organizes and chairs the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council (MBAC), which meets quarterly at city hall,
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Raising ride-hailing fee to fund public transit makes sense
Mayor Emanuel’s proposal to raise fees on Uber and Lyft rides to pay for public transit upgrades is good news
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Truck safety ordinance is a step forward
UPDATE: The ordinance requiring city contractors to install low cost safety equipment on large trucks was approved by City Council
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Prepaid bus boarding pilot program expands
In an effort to speed up local bus service and reverse bus ridership decline, CTA is unveiling faster boarding at