Tell EPA: Don’t block cleaner air and hundreds of millions of dollars for biking, walking and transit in the region
Submitted by Rburke on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40pmTell EPA: Don’t block cleaner air and hundreds of millions of dollars for biking, walking and transit in the region
Funding for dozens of new transportation projects are at risk.
No war on cars
Submitted by Rburke on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:10pmNo war on cars
With 4,000 miles of streets and most of Chicago paved over to accommodate cars, it's hard to fathom how adding protected bike lanes and bus lanes to a tiny percentage of streets will force people o
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.
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.
Transit challenges in McHenry County
Submitted by Eric Bjorlin on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:26amTransit challenges in McHenry County
As Active Transportation Alliance employees, we always attempt to walk, bike or take transit when visiting clients or attending meetings away from the office.
Riders for Better Transit attends CTA and Metra budget hearings
Submitted by brenna conway on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 10:49amRiders for Better Transit attends CTA and Metra budget hearings
Over the last week, representatives from Active Trans' Riders for Better Transit campaign attended both the CTA and Metra public hearings about their proposed budgets for 2012.
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.
Commuting by boat
Submitted by tvillaire on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 12:43pmCommuting by boat
Did you know that Wendella Boats have been offering water taxi commuter service in Chicago for nearly 50 years?
What does Riders for Better Transit think about the proposed CTA budget?
Submitted by brenna conway on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:39amWhat does Riders for Better Transit think about the proposed CTA budget?
Last week the CTA announced its proposed budget for fiscal year 2012.
A streetcar named Chicago
Submitted by tvillaire on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 3:27pmA streetcar named Chicago
If you’ve spent much time in Chicago, you’ve likely seen them peeking through the asphalt when roads are scraped down for resurfacing.
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