Let's keep Chicago’s sidewalks clear of snow
Submitted by slouden on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:36amLet's keep Chicago’s sidewalks clear of snow
A new grassroots initiative, City of Big Shovels, focuses on safe and productive snow shoveling for all Chicago residents and neighborhoods.
'Microparks' promote neighborliness
Submitted by tvillaire on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 9:59am'Microparks' promote neighborliness
One way to get to know your neighbors is by inviting them to have a seat in your front yard.
Thanks, Max Westerman
Submitted by mgeraci on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 4:38pmThanks, Max Westerman
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with long-time Active Trans member Max Westerman, who reminded me of an increasingly important set of issues that are often overlooked and undervalued in our
Chicago wants motorists to stop for pedestrians
Submitted by dpersky on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 9:10amChicago wants motorists to stop for pedestrians
As reported in last week's Sun Times, the City of Chicago wants motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
Chicago Pedestrian Plan meetings now underway
Submitted by Tony Giron on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 9:07amChicago Pedestrian Plan meetings now underway
To make walking easier, safer and more inviting in Chicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is holding a series meetings to solicit input
The High Line shows the way
Submitted by Brian Morrissey on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 3:57pmThe High Line shows the way
Among the many things I was excited to do during my trip to New York this Christmas was to walk New York City's High Line.
Illinois police cracking down on new crosswalk law
Submitted by espotts on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 2:20pmIllinois police cracking down on new crosswalk law
The Daily Herald just posted this article and video on current enforcement efforts of the new law that we worked to passed.
Toyota and traffic justice: misplaced outrage?
Submitted by mgeraci on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 5:35pmToyota and traffic justice: misplaced outrage?
Unless you live under a rock or have been on a vacation on a remote island, you've likely heard about the Great Toyota Recall, in response to safety concerns over stuck gas pedals and faulty brakes
Remembering Maya
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 3:35pmRemembering Maya
I thought this was a very powerful, well written story about the real feelings that police
Supreme Court sides with sidewalk activist
Submitted by mkohara on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 9:03amSupreme Court sides with sidewalk activist
Supreme Court sides with sidewalk activist, Disabled man wins push to clear way
By Margot Sanger-Katz Monitor staff
June 13, 2009
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