Tell your congressman to extend transit parity

Tell your congressman to extend transit parity

The current tax-deduction for transit riders of $230, increased from $120 in 2009, is set to expire next month unless congress acts to extend the benefit.

Hinsdale Central bikes to school, Illinois Senate adds road blocks

Hinsdale Central bikes to school, Illinois Senate adds road blocks

The high schoolers from Hinsdale Central High School are setting trends in getting to school.

"Cell phone users: the new drunk drivers"

"Cell phone users: the new drunk drivers"

It’s true.

Electric Bike Bill Advances

Electric Bike Bill Advances

SB 236, sponsored by Sen.

Pedestrian Safety Bill

Pedestrian Safety Bill

HB 43, sponsored by Rep. Pritchard and Sen. Steans, will change Illinois law to require drivers of cars to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, rather than yield.

Crime Victims Act Advances

Crime Victims Act Advances

HB 2245, sponsored by House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, redefines "crime of violence" to include leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash that resulted in the death or persona

Legislative Udate

Legislative Udate

Yesterday, the Vehicle and Safety Committee of the Illinois House of Representatives passed two Active Trans bills on unanimous votes.

Rep. LaHood nominated as Sec. of Transportation

Rep. LaHood nominated as Sec. of Transportation

Re: Ray LaHood’s nomination

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