Active Transportation Alliance
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We advocate for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit to create healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in the Chicago region. Join us! www.activetrans.org
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Overview @davidzipper.bsky.social of how city DOTs can greenlight safety benefits for all road users with traffic signal technology. ROI on such intelligent transportation system #ITS investments are much higher than from roadway expansions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
A Bright Idea for Road Safety: Traffic Light Timing
Cities that adjust stoplight cycles to emphasize safety can curb dangerous driving without racking up big costs or triggering pushback from motorists.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Overview @davidzipper.bsky.social of how city DOTs can greenlight safety benefits for all road users with traffic signal technology. ROI on such intelligent transportation system #ITS investments are much higher than from roadway expansions. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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If you ever use Palmer Square, take this survey!
The only major opposition to a road diet would be from St. Sylvester, which uses the center lane on the north side of the park as overflow parking on Sundays. But it's time for them to figure out their parking problem on their own.
The only major opposition to a road diet would be from St. Sylvester, which uses the center lane on the north side of the park as overflow parking on Sundays. But it's time for them to figure out their parking problem on their own.
How can the Palmer Square Park area be safer? A neighbor wants your feedback. blockclubchi.co/4pMvrgr
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you ever use Palmer Square, take this survey!
The only major opposition to a road diet would be from St. Sylvester, which uses the center lane on the north side of the park as overflow parking on Sundays. But it's time for them to figure out their parking problem on their own.
The only major opposition to a road diet would be from St. Sylvester, which uses the center lane on the north side of the park as overflow parking on Sundays. But it's time for them to figure out their parking problem on their own.
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Reminder that this is tonight at 6p. Signup link: www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-ct...
December 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Reminder that this is tonight at 6p. Signup link: www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-ct...
It's almost like more lanes and bigger cars isn't the answer 🤔
Traffic congestion hits a record high, spreading to more hours of the week
If it seems like traffic is getting worse where you live, that's because it probably is. After dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic, congestion climbed to record levels in 2024, researchers say.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It's almost like more lanes and bigger cars isn't the answer 🤔
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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.
[email protected]
773-475-6783
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773-475-6783
CBS just produced an extremely one-sided report on the Archer Complete streets project, repeatedly calling the project "reducing Archer Avenue from 4 lanes to 2" for bike lanes, when it's really a 4 -> 3 conversion to make the street safer for all users. What are your thoughts on this segment?
Brighton Park neighbors upset with traffic impact from bike lane project on Archer Avenue
Residents in Brighton Park said their side streets and alleys are overflowing with traffic, as drivers look to get around backups on Archer Avenue after the Chicago Department of Transportation instal...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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.
[email protected]
773-475-6783
[email protected]
773-475-6783
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/
Blog recap here: https://activetrans.org/blog/members-gather-to-celebrate-40-years-and-a-big-win/
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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/
Blog recap here: https://activetrans.org/blog/members-gather-to-celebrate-40-years-and-a-big-win/
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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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Chicago’s infrastructure bond is essential for making streets safer | Active Transportation Alliance
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has made major progress transforming Chicago’s streets into safer, more accessible places for people […]
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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We asked CDOT what's on tap for properly maintaining Chicago's protected bike lanes after snowstorms. - Streetsblog Chicago
The department needs to promptly plow bikeways after blizzards, or else face arguments that riders were better off with old-style, paint-only bike lanes.
chi.streetsblog.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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.
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org
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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.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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:
Chicago’s infrastructure bond is essential for making streets safer | Active Transportation Alliance
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has made major progress transforming Chicago’s streets into safer, more accessible places for people […]
activetrans.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Check out our latest blog on Chicago’s infrastructure bond:
Thanks again to everyone who came out and joined us!
After advocates helped save and upgrade Chicagoland transit, Active Transportation Alliance’s member party was especially joyful this year.
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After advocates helped save and upgrade Chicagoland transit, Active Transportation Alliance's member party was especially joyful this year - Streetsblog Chicago
Yesterday’s #GivingTuesday was very cold and snowy, and the protected bike lanes were generally still full of the white stuff long after the storm. (Don’t worry, Streetsblog is still trying to get to ...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Thanks again to everyone who came out and joined us!
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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.
The existing CDOT plan is designed to address the speeding problem and benefit bus riders with boarding islands and safer crossings.
As previously discussed, Roger Romanelli, the guy who helped kill Ashland BRT, is trying to kill the Grand Avenue protected bike lanes. But he's not anti-bike lane, he's pro-(paint only) bus lane!
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They're meeting W 12/10, 6 PM at Alliance Bakery, 1837 W. Grand.
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They're meeting W 12/10, 6 PM at Alliance Bakery, 1837 W. Grand.
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.
The existing CDOT plan is designed to address the speeding problem and benefit bus riders with boarding islands and safer crossings.
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Welcome to the #PlowTheSidewalks army Sean the delivery robot.
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Welcome to the #PlowTheSidewalks army Sean the delivery robot.
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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.
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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...
Link: arxiv.org/html/2409.04...
December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
Link: arxiv.org/html/2409.04...
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If only the pros outweighed the cons.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If only the pros outweighed the cons.
Can't wait 👏
“Jon Czerwinski, CTA’s director of scheduling, said the service improvement will allow riders to transfer between the Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line and the Union Pacific North Metra without needing to change buses.” 🚍
evanstonroundtable.com/2025/11/30/c...
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Dodge Avenue bus extension to Logan Square coming Dec. 21 - Evanston RoundTable
West Evanston bus riders will be getting an early holiday gift this year. On Dec. 21, CTA bus route 93, which primarily serves the street that's called
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December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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
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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."
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@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
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ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
suburbanchicagobicycling.com
ATA blog post "A journalist’s [ex-Daily Herald] mission to make riding in the suburbs better."
activetrans.org/blog/a-journ...
@atalliance.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social
See y'all there!
ATA meeting tonight 5:30-8 PM at RevBrew, 3340 N. Kedzie. "Registration's free, includes 2 drink tickets, tasty bites." Don't drink & drive, but it's 0.4 miles from Belmont Blue stop.
🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
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🚶♀️ 🚲 🚃 🍻
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December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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."
Building Smarter: How Investing in More Transportation Choices Cuts Infrastructure Costs - RMI
Last month, Illinois lawmakers brought the Chicago transit system back from the brink of financial insolvency largely by deploying one transformative solution: shifting transport revenues away from ex...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"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:
#/gkDC6gQ#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7RgDlEodQ1eYt0ogkDC6gQ#/
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:
#/gkDC6gQ#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7RgDlEodQ1eYt0ogkDC6gQ#/
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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:
#/gkDC6gQ#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7RgDlEodQ1eYt0ogkDC6gQ#/
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:
#/gkDC6gQ#/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7RgDlEodQ1eYt0ogkDC6gQ#/
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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.
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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.
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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
📍 Dearborn St & Madison St
📍 Dearborn St & Adams St
📍 Dearborn St & Washington St
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
📍 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
Here's a look at CDOT’s annual crash report, w/ data from 2021-24, ideas to lower numbers.
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Key findings from CDOT's annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report - Streetsblog Chicago
The Chicago Department of Transportation’s recently released annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report looks at data from the past several years and discusses the agency’s plan of action to reduce prevent...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"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