Forum focuses on need to prevent transit collapse
Active Trans recently hosted an online transit justice forum to call attention to the federal budget shortfall for transit agencies. […]
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Town hall discussion on food access and transit on Dec. 15
COVID-19 has added to the challenges many people face in their day-to-day lives. A lack of access to food is
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Petition: CTA budget cut would harm vulnerable Chicagoans
Active Transportation Alliance, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, Chicago Jobs with Justice, Elevated Chicago, Environmental Law
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More information needed about airflow on Chicagoland buses and trains
In order for people to make well-informed choices about safety and transportation, it’s critical for Chicago-area transit agencies to be
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Metra rolls out bike car, eases bike restrictions during COVID
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of Ride Illinois and Active Trans, Metra is introducing its first-ever bike car on the
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Virtual town hall: Advancing walking and biking projects during COVID-19
Join Active Transportation Alliance on Wednesday, November 11, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., for a virtual town hall with State
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Take our survey on food access and transportation
In the era of COVID-19, social justice is more important than ever. Yet, during the pandemic, some social justice issues
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Big threat looms for local transit riders if no action taken
Without $32 billion in emergency funding needed for public transit, public transportation will be devastated both locally and across the
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Ride the BLT—a socially distanced bike ride!
Looking for some socially distanced physical activity this fall? From the organization that brings you Fifth Third Bike the Drive,
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Metra must get past serving just white-collar suburban riders
This is a guest post by Scott Presslak, a regional transit advocate who runs the Star:Line Chicago Twitter account. As
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