Good News on Pedestrian Safety

Good News on Pedestrian Safety

The Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Police Department announced that for the third year in a row they are conducing a pedestrian safety crackdown.

Adding Active Transportation Instructions to Websites

Adding Active Transportation Instructions to Websites

I got an email today from my favorite local theater confirming a reservation and I found it interesting that their email stated the following:  "That's near the intersection of Addison, K

A World Class Policy

A World Class Policy

I'll remember last week for the rest of my life.

Obesity Numbers Go the Right Way -- Lower

Obesity Numbers Go the Right Way -- Lower

Some good news came out today from our partners at CLOCC.  On March 16, CLOCC released new prevalance data for Chicago children that indicate a reduction in obesity for children at school entr

US Dept. of Transportation Makes Big Announcements

US Dept. of Transportation Makes Big Announcements

I recommend everyone reading the following blog entry from our US Department of Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood.  This is big news, announcing a "a sea change.

Friend of Active Transportation Remembered

Friend of Active Transportation Remembered

I learned today that a friend of our mission, Jan Metzger, lost her battle with lung cancer.

$100 million investment in unclogging rail system in Chicago

$100 million investment in unclogging rail system in Chicago

Some good news to be announced today:  US Deptartment of Transportation is planning to announce tomorrow a new investment of $100 million toward Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation

Transit Law Suit -- Can it help?

Transit Law Suit -- Can it help?

Yesterday, a class action lawsuit was filed claiming that the funding formula for transit in our region is so broken that it has a racist impact.

Looking forward to 2010

Looking forward to 2010

As our office closes down for the holiday (we'll be back 1/4/2010), I've pulled together a quick look forward to Active Trans’ 2010 Goals.

A Powerful 48 Hours

A Powerful 48 Hours

My visit to Washington, DC was fantastic.

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