A New Hope for the 31st Street Bus
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After announcing that the pilot would end this week, the CTA is giving the route a reprieve.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance
Sun-Times Editorial on Expanding Transit and Widening Roads Gets It Half Right
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The paper understands that we need more transit, but doesn't grasp why expressway expansion is at cross-purposes with that goal.
Is Chicago a Good Bike City Nowadays? Bike to Work Rally Attendees Weigh in
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Residents say a cohesive network of high-quality, well maintained bike lanes is needed.
Ride for Better Bikeways in Belmont-Craigin on Saturday, May 5
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Help show support for restriping faded bike lanes, and building new ones, in the Northwest Side community.
Active Trans Weighs in on Chicago’s Dockless Pilot, Which Launches Tomorrow
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Active Trans director Ron Burke weighs in on whether the coverage area and the "lock-to" rule makes sense.
Coalition Calls for Adding Transit Lanes to Lake Shore Drive Without Widening It
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You can sign your name to the letter to make sure elected officials know you want them to focus on moving people, not cars.
Biss, Pritzker, Daiber Say They’re Supportive of Active Transportation Modes in New Questionnaire
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Three Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates answer questions about their positions walking, bicycling, and riding transit in Illinois. Rauner didn't respond.
A Look At Active Trans’ Transportation Platform for the 2018 Illinois Election
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The document calls for shifting the focus of planning and funding efforts from speeding car traffic to improving safety, health, sustainability, and equity.
Logan Boulevard Study Will Recommend Changes to Its Dangerous Western Intersection
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Active Trans, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and PORT Urbanism are teaming up to come up with ideas to make this key east-west bike and pedestrian route safer.
Montrose-Fullerton Trail Separation Will Require Cyclists to Cross a Parking Lot — Twice
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The North-Oak plan includes a new concrete walking path by the Oak Street underpass.
Can the CTA and Metra Learn to Play Nice?
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Benefits of increased cooperation could include fare integration and an alternative to the costly Red Line extension.
City Announces Competitors for O’Hare Express, Including Noted Transit Hater Elon Musk
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Three other teams are also in the running to build the controversial luxury service.