If you live or travel through Brighton Park on Archer, please let alderwoman Julia Ramirez know that this safety improvement is appreciated. Urge her to stick to her guns. The opposition is small but very loud.

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We had an incredible time celebrating at our annual Alliance Member Party this week! Not only did we turn 40, but we also celebrated a huge win, the passage of the NITA Act to fix and fund transit!

Blog recap here: https://activetrans.org/blog/members-gather-to-celebrate-40-years-and-a-big-win/

Very important! ATA: "With the current infrastructure bond set for a vote in the December 2025 or January 2026 City Council meeting, renewing it is vital to keep [Complete Streets] momentum going."

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We asked CDOT what’s on tap in terms of properly maintaining Chicago’s protected bike lanes after snowstorms. Promptly plowing is needed, or else they'll face arguments that riders were better off with old-style, paint-only bikeways.

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Tuesday's fun Active Trans party celebrated the transit win, and also gave props to advocates and volunteers for Streets Calling, Bike the Drive, bus upgrades in Back of the Yards, Grassroots Empowerment Mission, and Bike Riverside.
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/12/03/a...

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Check out our latest blog on Chicago’s infrastructure bond:

Thanks again to everyone who came out and joined us!

Unprotected bus lanes are not a solution when the problem is speeding drivers. It might even encourage more left-lane overtakers to travel at deadly speeds.

The existing CDOT plan is designed to address the speeding problem and benefit bus riders with boarding islands and safer crossings.

Welcome to the #PlowTheSidewalks army Sean the delivery robot.

Chicago DOT- bike lanes are not plowed along Belmont east of Kimball. Cyclists are forced into vehicle travel lanes. We need to prioritize clearing snow for cyclists. Sidewalks are also a mess in this area. Let’s do better.

Noticed the article was quick to point out ridership declines from pre-pandemic but failed to mention ridership has increased significantly every year since 2020. Beyond that, for every $1 invested in the CTA, Metra, and Pace, the region sees $13 in economic output.
Link: arxiv.org/html/2409.04...

If only the pros outweighed the cons.

Can't wait 👏

It's Giving Tuesday!

Right now, more than ever, we need your support! From building a protected bike network to saving public transit in Illinois, your contribution helps drive change in Chicago and beyond.

To donate head to: https://haku.ly/ecc3f58cda

Neil Holdway is creator of Suburban Chicago Bicycling site:
suburbanchicagobicycling.com

ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...

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See y'all there!

"By taking additional steps to expand the Chicago region’s transit system, we find that the state could save $1.4 billion in average annual expenditures while also increasing the region’s affordability and economic competitiveness."

Join us Thursday for our Suburban Advocacy connect at 12!
Neil Holdway, former Daily Herald Editor who now runs SuburbanChicagoBicycling.org, will be joining to share a run down of bikeway projects in the suburbs.

Register here:
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When bike paths are safe and easy to use, more people are likely to ride bikes, which helps keep everyone healthier and reduces healthcare costs.

New and newly relocated Divvy stations in the Loop! Getting closer to having a bikeshare station on every block with a bike lane in the Loop:

📍 Dearborn St & Madison St
📍 Dearborn St & Adams St
📍 Dearborn St & Washington St

"However, this year's report underscores that more work remains to be done. Slowing vehicle speeds and investing in safer intersections and crossings for pedestrians must remain key priorities in the year ahead," said Active Transportation Alliance Advocacy Manager Alex Perez

Terrific to see suburban politicians and advocates take a victory lap with NITA. A hard-fought victory for Chicagoland transit, with the potential to tie our region together, rather than reinforcing the governance silos that have divided us for far too long. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/s...

Good recent news about federal funding for CTA, for a change? "CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121M federal grant." 🤞

Of course, for fighting climate change at low cost, enforced bus lanes > e-buses.

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IL transit reform: "Does something rare in U.S. transportation politics: it writes a coherent vision into law. [O]ther states have good reason to watch what happens next, as Illinois has quietly become the most important state to follow on transit and rail policy." www.railway.supply/illinois-int...

"De-protecting people on bikes and e-scooters does not support their safety. Moreover the notion that the lack of turn lanes at 18th/Wabash is causing congestion seems dubious, since these streets have relatively low traffic volumes."
Sad to see a project under way halted in favor of danger.