Connecting Gompers and River Parks
Partnering with neighborhood organizations and residents to create better access to the Chicago River and safe connections between trails is […]
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Paddling Chicago River between Irving Park and Diversey
An important part of our campaign for a continuous Chicago River Trail is understanding the nature of land along the
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Take our survey for better walking & biking on Riverwalk & Wacker Dr.
Because the Chicago River has emerged as one of the city’s premier destinations, it’s important we improve walking and biking
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River trail coalition supports connected South Branch
The Chicago River Trail coalition is making sure local partners shape plans for better walking, biking and access to transit
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Victory for sustainable transportation in Lake County
Update: July 12, 2019: The Illinois Tollway announced that it’s ending the environmental impact study of a Route 53 extension,
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Take our survey to connect Belmont to Diversey via trail
Because trails are emerging quickly along the Chicago River, it’s urgent we push for connections between them now so they
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Advocates urge Lightfoot to explore congestion pricing
Active Trans joined a coalition of advocates in calling on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to make the city’s ride-hailing fee
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Lincoln Park resident works for a safer Dickens Ave.
Stephanie Sims, a Lincoln Park resident and Active Trans Ambassador, is using her training to rally her neighbors to support
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Cultivating the next generation of advocates
Marco De La Rosa is making sure the voices of some of the youngest stakeholders in Active Transportation Alliance’s Chicago
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Ron Burke to step down as head of Active Trans
After nearly nine years with the Active Transportation Alliance, Ron Burke will step down from his role as the organization’s