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Oboi Reed at the Equiticity launch party. Reed has called for the next head of Active Trans to be Black or Latinx, ideally a woman. Photo: John Greenfield

Some advocates say the next Active Trans director should be a person of color

By John Greenfield | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

The organization says it has made some mistakes when it comes to addressing the needs of Black and Latinx communities. Having a person of color in charge could help avoid such tunnel vision.

Ride-hail drivers discuss labor and environmental issues

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 11, 2019 | No Comments

Courtney Cobbs moderated the panel "Gig Work: Apps, Transit, and the Environment," hosted by Chicago Jobs with Justice and Workers’ Rights Board.

Preckwinkle at the Active Trans meeting. Photo: Active Trans

Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity

By John Greenfield | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

The Cook County board president discussed why the proposal is an example of an equitable initiative that focuses resources on communities that need them the most.

As it stands, it's cheaper to buy a month of parking at many Metra stations than it is to buy a pass that let's you ride Pace to and from the station. Active Trans wants to change that. Photo: Active Trans

Here are the best things about Active Trans’ “Fair Fares” recommendations

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

Streetsblog's Courtney Cobbs discusses the strategies from the transit equity study that she feels can make the most impact.

ATA launches petition to counter Lightfoot’s opposition to South Side Metra plan

By John Greenfield | Dec 4, 2019 | No Comments

Sign the petition to help convince the mayor to stop stonewalling the proposal by her former mayoral rival Toni Preckwinkle.

Madison median removals: Letting people drive faster is a ped safety improvement?

By John Greenfield | Dec 2, 2019 | No Comments

No, widening travel lanes for drivers is not a win for pedestrian safety.

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