Congressional leaders declare war on transit
Submitted by lcrandell on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 5:02pmCongressional leaders declare war on transit
Congress is currently debating our federal transportation programs and spending, and the way things are going, the impacts to transit riders could be disastrous.
Bike boulevards make side streets a dream
Submitted by lcrandell on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:44pmBike boulevards make side streets a dream
Whether you're an 8-year-old child or 80-year-old grandmother, you should be able to ride a bike on the street without fearing for your safety.
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ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress not to increase your transit expenses!
Submitted by lcrandell on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:02amACTION ALERT: Tell Congress not to increase your transit expenses!
We already know transit fares will be going up for many riders next year. Metra riders will pay 25 percent more to get around our region and CTA fare hikes are still on the table for 2012.
Come to Streets for Cycling open house on Dec. 10
Submitted by lcrandell on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 1:00pmCome to Streets for Cycling open house on Dec. 10
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be initiating the public outreach portion of the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 by hosting an open house on December 10th at 23
Cook County backs off CTA funding cuts; Metra and CTA approve budgets
Submitted by lcrandell on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:10pmCook County backs off CTA funding cuts; Metra and CTA approve budgets
It’s been an eventful few weeks for transit in the Chicago region. So here’s a recap to keep you up-to-date.
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Long way to go even with $1 billion investment in CTA Red and Purple Lines
Submitted by lcrandell on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 9:34amLong way to go even with $1 billion investment in CTA Red and Purple Lines
Active Trans applauds Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for investing in our region’s transit system.
Take a short survey and tell IDOT you care about biking, walking and transit!
Submitted by lcrandell on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:28amTake a short survey and tell IDOT you care about biking, walking and transit!
The office of planning and programming at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is conducting a public outreach survey and wants to know what you think about transportation in the state.
Don't be a bike ninja for Halloween
Submitted by lcrandell on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 2:29pmDon't be a bike ninja for Halloween
Lately I've noticed a lot of people on bikes flying down the street in stealth mode, cloaked in darkness. They're known as bike ninjas.
In support of automated speed enforcement
Submitted by lcrandell on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 8:55amIn support of automated speed enforcement
The Chicago Tribune on Thursday published an editorial supporting speed enforcemen
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Action Alert: End the cycle of transit service cuts and fare increases!
Submitted by lcrandell on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 1:08pmAction Alert: End the cycle of transit service cuts and fare increases!
Metra has proposed raising fares 25 percent in their 2012 budget, and th
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