Active Trans endorses Fair Tax ballot initiative
A progressive state income tax would advance our mission to create more healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in the Chicago region. WHAT IS THE FAIR […]
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Advocates call for transit agencies to prioritize racial equity in COVID-19 response
If Chicago’s transit agencies are going to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19, they need to include riders and
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Public transit is critical to Chicago’s COVID-19 response
Emergency funding is needed to keep Chicago’s public transit system running throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of essential workers like
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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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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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Better transportation options will help close the race gap
When Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle spoke at the Active Trans annual member meeting on December 4, her message
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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