Reform – don’t ban – red light camera programs
As legislators in Springfield consider legislation to ban red light cameras in many Illinois communities, it’s important to recognize the […]
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Safety on CTA the right way
Active Trans joined with the local CTA bus and rail operator unions and several community groups to call on Chicago
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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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All-door boarding coming to select CTA bus routes
If you ride the bus in Chicago, you’ve probably had this experience: You’re boarding a bus while a line of
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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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New Uber, Lyft fees should be step toward congestion pricing
Starting January 6, the fee on solo Uber and Lyft trips citywide increased from 72 cents to $1.25 and the
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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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What Uber and Lyft aren’t saying about new Chicago fees
UPDATE (11/26/19): Mayor Lightfoot’s budget passed Chicago’s City Council, including new fees on Uber and Lyft. There’s so much misinformation
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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