Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance

Free mask dispensers on the CTA? Lightfoot: “We’ve done a tremendous amount already”

By John Greenfield | Nov 5, 2020 | No Comments

The mayor seems to be taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude. But feedback from straphangers suggests there's still room for improvement when it comes to mask compliance.

Opened drawbridges limiting entrance and egress to and from the Loop during the George Floyd protests. Photo: John Greenfield

Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest

By John Greenfield | Oct 30, 2020 | No Comments

"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.

A Canteen PPE vending machine in the MTA. Photo Taidgh Barron, New York Post

Always use protection: PPE vending machines are coming to Chicago ‘L’ stations

By John Greenfield | Oct 21, 2020 | No Comments

While the initiative can't hurt, it won't be helpful for people who lack masks -- which are for sale just about everywhere nowadays -- because they can't afford to buy them.

The new ticket verification booths. Image: WGN News

Ogilvie ticket verification booths are a symptom of harmful Metra / Union Pacific conflict

By John Greenfield | Oct 6, 2020 | No Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance spokesman says that this brinkmanship is bad for rail employees and the commuting public.

Rendering of proposed changes to the Palmer / Pulaski intersection. Note that all renderings in this post are intended as conversation starters and have not actually been proposed by the city of Chicago. Image: Lyft / Street Plans

ATA, MPC push for funds for transit, street remixes; Ideas floated for Division, Palmer

By John Greenfield | Sep 28, 2020 | No Comments

Redesigning streets to be more walk/bike/transit-friendly is key for avoiding a spike in driving as workplaces reopen.

CTA ridership has plummeted during the pandemic. Photo: Raed Mansour

CMAP, ATA, and CDOT discuss pandemic transportation challenges, and the way forward

By Cameron Bolton | Sep 24, 2020 | No Comments

Car traffic is on its way back to pre-pandemic levels, but transit ridership is still way down, and without further intervention, the agencies have to resort to drastic service cuts.

The Pennsy Greenway in Lansing. In general there is a shortage of safe walking and biking infrastructure in the Southland. Photo: South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association

What transportation challenges are south suburbanite facing in the time of COVID?

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 25, 2020 | No Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance recently released their COVID mobility report for the South Suburbs.

An unofficial Trump campaign bus. Image: CBS17.com

That’ll play in Peoria: Trump’s Illinois transit funding tweet is stale news

By John Greenfield | Aug 14, 2020 | No Comments

While Trump's transit tweet was relatively inoffensive and truthful, compared to his usual depressingly low bar, it wasn't actually saying anything new.

A rendering of Lake Shore Drive with mixed-traffic lanes converted to dedicated bus lanes. Image: IDOT

LSD bus lanes are back on the table: We’ve won a battle, now let’s win the war

By John Greenfield | Aug 3, 2020 | No Comments

If we're going to address the climate crisis and promote a more equitable transportation system, we need to pressure local officials to take bold action to improve transit.

Robert Calvin rides in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Photo: John Greenfield

ATA talked with West Siders about barriers to walking, biking, and using transit

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 29, 2020 | No Comments

We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.

Alderman Martin expressed concerns that falling ridership on the CTA during the pandemic could lead to service cuts and/or fare hikes. Photo: Raed Mansour

Officials discuss menu system overhaul, inequitable shutdowns at ATA transit town hall

By Sharon Hoyer | Jul 22, 2020 | No Comments

“The more accessible and easier transit is, the better it is for the economy... everybody has the right to convenient public transportation, not just the lucky few.”

Loop Link buses at Washington and Dearborn. Photo: John Greenfield

ATA calls for 30 miles of bus lanes and masks, hosts transit justice town hall tonight

By John Greenfield | Jul 20, 2020 | No Comments

Thankfully, the Active Transportation just launched a campaign to spur the city to get moving on building more bus lanes, as well as to provide face masks for all transit riders.

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