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
As part of the 16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit, Active Transportation Alliance is excited to help lead a discussion about how food access
Two community youth leaders pressed the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board at the February meeting on service and cleanliness issues,
Belmont Cragin youth urge CTA board to upgrade bus service Read More
Hundreds of advocates and community leaders joined Congressman Chuy Garcia and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in Chicago’s first celebration of National
Chicago celebrates Transit Equity Day with Reps. Garcia and Kelly Read More
Update (11/5/21): Unfortunately, the RTA has since abandoned this data-driven approach that considers racial equity and returned to a more
Progress on transit equity starts with changing funding formulas 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
Active Trans recently hosted an online transit justice forum to call attention to the federal budget shortfall for transit agencies.
As we continue to fight for emergency federal support for Chicago area public transit, Active Trans joined a coalition of
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of Ride Illinois and Active Trans, Metra is introducing its first-ever bike car on the
Metra rolls out bike car, eases bike restrictions during COVID Read More
The multi-year North Lake Shore Drive reconstruction project is at another critical decision point and we need your input on
It’s that time again to show support for bus-only lanes on NLSD Read More
