Footprints window stickers are in!

Footprints window stickers are in!

 Stickers are in! - put them on your driver's side window to remind you to make smart transportation choices.

Congressional Update

Congressional Update

After our successful spring Illinois legislative session, the focus has switched to Washington, DC.

Transportation Bill

Members celebrate their ride, Dutch-style

Members celebrate their ride, Dutch-style

Yesterday, a few dozen Active Trans members celebrated riding for fun and for transportation at Dutch Bike Company. Key draws of the member mixer event were test rides of the store’s Bakfiets cargo bike and a viewing of a Chicago police training video recently produced by Active Trans consultants at the Chicago Department of Transportation. The 13-minute video gives police officers the tools to enforce traffic safety laws as they apply to motorists and cyclists sharing the road. The video underscores two key component of Active Trans’ work: increasing safety and educating road users. You can see how thrilled our members were to see the training video. 

SouthtownStar: Traveling via bus might be the wave of the future

SouthtownStar: Traveling via bus might be the wave of the future

Citizen journalist Paul Eisenberg of Crete writes how he plans to hook his 6-year old on public transportation: by taking a bus trip to Mitchell's Ice Cream

Spread the word about membership!

Spread the word about membership!

We are excited to announce that anyone can now join Active Trans at any dollar level with specific benefits and premiums depending on the level of membership.

Private parking meters have long-range impact on urban planning, transportation

Private parking meters have long-range impact on urban planning, transportation

The privatization of Chicago’s parking meters puts the region’s future in a precarious position related to transportation, urban planning, congestion and overall quality of life, accord

Legislative Roundup - Thank You Edition

Legislative Roundup - Thank You Edition

Thank you for making the 2009 Illinois legislative session a success!

Pawprints?

Pawprints?

 Footprints coach Mary Lynn parked her first dog today at the Homewood Farmers Market.

Train the kids, teach the parents

Train the kids, teach the parents

MAN was it freakin' hot today. But WOW did families turn out for the HF Bike Rodeo.

New Goroo website!

New Goroo website!

Have you seen RTA's new Goroo trip planner? Check it out and let us know what you think!

www.goroo.com

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