Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Trans

An Ashland Avenue bus. Photo: John Greenfield

Since CTA Is Raising Fares, It Should Improve Service and Make Payment More Equitable

By John Greenfield | Nov 27, 2017 | 16 Comments

Faster buses, more affordable housing and useful retail near stations, fare capping and other strategies could prevent ridership from falling further.

The end of the budget stalemate will be a relief for local transit agencies. Photo: Eric Allix Rogers

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Advocates: End of Illinois’ Budget Crisis Could Be the Start of Better Transportation Policy

By John Greenfield | Jul 5, 2017 | 1 Comment

Representatives of Active Trans, MCP, and CNT discuss what the good news will mean for sustainable transportation in the Chicago region and the state.

Friday's rainy Bike to Work Rally still drew plenty of people. Photo: John Greenfield

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Still More Chicago Bike Week Fun to Be Had

By John Greenfield | Jun 22, 2017 | No Comments

There are still plenty of fun, free events on the schedule to celebrate the joy of cycling.

Attorney Neill Townshend, 32, was doored and fatally struck on the Near North Side in 2012. IDOT just released Chicago dooring statistics for 2015. Photo: Diane Yee

IDOT Finally Releases Its 2015 Chicago Crash Data

By John Greenfield | Apr 17, 2017 | 1 Comment

This information is crucial for identifying hotspots for collisions and other trends that can better inform the fight against serious and fatal crashes.

The City Releases More Details About the Upcoming Vision Zero Action Plan

By John Greenfield | Mar 15, 2017 | 9 Comments

A presentation at last week’s Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting indicates that the city has made some progress on the plan and we should be seeing the fruits of their labor soon.