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Ted Villaire, Communications Director

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News Releases


Illinois General Assembly approves landmark investment to build the transit system Illinoisans deserve

By Ted Villaire | October 31, 2025

Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2025   Media contact: Ted Villaire Active Transportation Alliance (312) 563-1118 [email protected]   Illinois General Assembly Approves Landmark Investment to Build the Transit System Illinoisans Deserve The Active Transportation Alliance applauds the Illinois General Assembly and Governor for passing transformative legislation that will secure the future of public transit in the region and […]

DuSable Lake Shore Drive opens to bikes on Sunday morning

By Ted Villaire | August 29, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 29, 2025 Contact: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance (773) 391-7709 (c) [email protected] DuSable Lake Shore Drive opens to bikes on Sunday morning 16,000+ people on bikes to wrap up summer at Chicago’s favorite bike ride CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2025 — In its 24th year, Bike the Drive will kick off at 6:30 am on Sunday, August […]

A biking paradise is coming to DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Aug. 31

By Ted Villaire | August 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Clare McDermott Active Transportation Alliance (312) 216-0466 [email protected] A biking paradise is coming to DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Aug. 31 Thousands of people on bikes to wrap up summer at one of the nation’s best bike rides CHICAGO, August 18, 2024 — Bike the Drive will once again bring out thousands of people for one […]

Do you know the difference between legal classes of e-bikes and e-motos?

By Ted Villaire | August 7, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Simmons Executive Director, Ride Illinois (630) 216-9282 [email protected] Do you know the difference between legal classes of e-bikes and e-motos? One of these devices is not legally defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code. CHICAGO — August 5, 2025 — Do you know the difference between a legal e-bike and devices that are referred to as […]

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