Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Active Transportation Alliance

Burke plans to purify himself in the waters of Lake Michigan.

Burke Will Bike Into Icy Lake Michigan to Raise Money for Vision Zero Efforts

By John Greenfield | Dec 28, 2016 | 1 Comment

This is a good time to thank Burke for his years of advocacy for biking, walking, and transit, since it’s not clear whether he will survive the group’s upcoming fundraising stunt.

Opening day at Big Marsh. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Finally, CDOT Plans Safer Cycling Access to Big Marsh Bike Park

By John Greenfield | Dec 15, 2016 | No Comments

Bike advocates are generally thrilled with Big Marsh, but have repeatedly expressed concerns about how dangerous it can be to ride to the park.

The Lockbox Amendment Would Hinder the State Government

By Steven Vance | Oct 17, 2016 | 13 Comments

Note: Streetsblog Chicago’s Steven Vance and John Greenfield have different opinions about the lockbox amendment. Read John’s take here. On every ballot in Illinois right now – early voting and mail-in voting has begun – there’s a question asking if the Illinois constitution should be amended to ensure that money that comes from gas taxes, […]

Active Trans Wins $150K Grant to Help Accelerate Slow Chicago Bus Service

By John Greenfield | Oct 4, 2016 | 5 Comments

There was some good news for Chicago straphangers last week. TransitCenter, a New York-based foundation dedicated to improving urban mobility, awarded 16 grants, totaling more than $17 million, to civic organizations, universities, and municipalities, and the Active Transportation Alliance was one of the winners. The Active Trans proposal, called Speeding Up Chicago’s Buses, involves working […]

There Have Been Three Serious Bike Crashes and Four Deaths in Last 12 Days

By John Greenfield | Sep 30, 2016 | 19 Comments

It’s almost starting to feel like Bicycling magazine naming Chicago as the nation’s best bike city last week has turned into a curse. In the two weeks since that announcement on Monday, September 19, the region has seen the following bike fatalities and crashes with injuries requiring hospitalization: On Monday, September 19, around 2 p.m. […]

Active Trans’ Kickstand Classic Fundraiser Ride Springs Into Action

By John Greenfield | Sep 26, 2016 | No Comments

Last Sunday was the maiden voyage of the Active Transportation Alliance’s Kickstand Classic, a combination race and fun ride to support the group’s walking, biking, and transit advocacy effects. Thanks in part to absolutely perfect weather, the event, held in the northwest-suburban village of Bartlett, appeared to be a big success, which makes it seem […]

Active Trans’ Kickstand Classic Lets You Race or Cruise on Car-Free Streets

By John Greenfield | Aug 13, 2016 | 2 Comments

The Active Transportation Alliance is pioneering a new kind of biking event, a cross between a competitive race and a leisurely recreational ride, which could eventually turn into a significant fundraiser for their walking, transit, and bike advocacy efforts. The Kickstand Classic takes place in the morning of Sunday, September 25, in the suburban village […]

North Lawndale Residents: Restoring Ogden Bus Would Improve Job Access

By John Greenfield | Aug 4, 2016 | 5 Comments

[Last year the Chicago Reader launched a weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column after it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or in print. The paper hits the […]

Parks Group Endorses Plan to Replace Two Acres of Green Space With Asphalt

By John Greenfield | Jul 5, 2016 | 20 Comments

[Last year the Chicago Reader launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or […]

How Can We Prevent Driverless Cars From Making Cities More Car-Dependent?

By John Greenfield | Jun 14, 2016 | 8 Comments

For better or for worse, autonomous vehicles are likely to become an increasingly common part of the urban landscape. At last Friday’s Transport Chicago conference, a panel of transportation experts discussed the possible upsides of conventional cars being replaced by self-driving ones. The greatest potential benefit would be getting rid of the most dangerous part […]

Active Trans Is Running Chicago’s Action-Packed Bike Week This Year

By John Greenfield | Jun 10, 2016 | 2 Comments

For the first time in a quarter-century, the Active Transportation Alliance, rather than the city, is putting on Chicago Bike Week, a full slate of fun events to promote transportation cycling in the region. “We’re providing the funding, producing the events, and involving the community partners,” says Active Trans marketing and events director Clare McDermott. […]

Big Marsh could be a terrific bike park, but it’s not yet safe to pedal there

By John Greenfield | May 2, 2016 | 5 Comments

[The Chicago Reader recently launched a new weekly transportation column written by Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield. This partnership allows Streetsblog to extend the reach of our livable streets advocacy. We syndicate a portion of the column on the day it comes out online; you can read the remainder on the Reader’s website or in […]

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