City moving ahead with Central Loop BRT and other downtown improvements
Submitted by kwhitehead on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 10:08amCity moving ahead with Central Loop BRT and other downtown improvements
The city announced today that work will begin next year on t
Get ready for an improved North Branch Trail
Submitted by volunteer contr... on Thu, 09/25/2014 - 2:45pmGet ready for an improved North Branch Trail
We’re getting closer and closer to seeing the popular North Branch trail extended 3 miles further south, ad
Metra changes bike policy to increase access
Submitted by kwhitehead on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:17amMetra changes bike policy to increase access
After hearing from a growing number of bicyclists who ride Metra, Metra leadership took positive steps to better accommodate bicyclists today with changes to its bikes on trains policy.
Evanston leaders: Please forge ahead with Bike Plan Update
Submitted by jmerrell on Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:11amEvanston leaders: Please forge ahead with Bike Plan Update
Evanston has one of the highest rates of biking in
New report calls region’s transit system “dysfunctional” and “depressing”
Submitted by volunteer contr... on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 11:11amNew report calls region’s transit system “dysfunctional” and “depressing”
A new report highlights the lack of connectivity in our regional transit system and demonstrates the need for increased investment to avoid falling further behind our peer cities throughout the wor
Reading staged for bike shop drama
Submitted by Brian Morrissey on Wed, 09/17/2014 - 10:18amReading staged for bike shop drama
Last week, Active Trans was thrilled to be the guest of honor at a reading of a new play by Chicagoan Neil Connelly, "RIDE," at the revered Logan Square bike shop Oscar Wastyn Cycle
Help make bicycling count
Submitted by TedVillaire on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 2:37pmHelp make bicycling count
The Chicago Department of Transportation's Complete Streets program needs volunteers for the Fall 2014 Downtown Bike Count.
Northwest suburban communities adopt vision for Des Plaines River Trail
Submitted by MarissaDolin on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 4:44pmNorthwest suburban communities adopt vision for Des Plaines River Trail
People who live and work in seven communities along the Des Plaines River Trail are on their way to having better access to this iconic trail in northern Chicagoland.
We want gubernatorial candidates to know our priorities
Submitted by TedVillaire on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 12:35pmWe want gubernatorial candidates to know our priorities
As the Nov. 4 Illinois gubernatorial election draws near, Active Trans has been working to ensure that the key issues we care about are being examined and debated by the candidates.
Active Trans survey shows only 18 percent of drivers stop for pedestrians in painted crosswalks
Submitted by Rburke on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 2:34pmActive Trans survey shows only 18 percent of drivers stop for pedestrians in painted crosswalks
Chicagoland has much work to do when it comes to compliance with the Must Stop for Pedestrians law, which requires people driving to stop whenever a pedestrian has entered a crosswalk.
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