The newsletter of the Active Transportation Alliance

Vol. 2, Issue 8 - September 2009

 

Bike club takes on advocate role | Chicagoland Bicycle Map gets a facelift | CTA extensions | Chicagoland Car-Free Day | Elgin commits to more bikes!

Bike club takes on new advocate role

The Barrington Bike Club is taking on two new ordinances that threaten bicycling. >>More

Chicagoland Bicycle Map getting a facelift

Everyone's favorite resource is getting even better, and we need your input! >> More

CTA  moves forward with 3 rail line extensions

The transit agency is in the second of five stages that will expand service on the Red, Yellow and Orange lines. >>More

More than 1,200 cars take the day off

The inaugural Chicagoland Car-Free Day can't be considered anything less than a wildly popular extravaganza.  >> More

Elgin pumps up local business, biking and safety

Elgin by Bike is rewarding and encouraging residents to shop local on two wheels . >> More

Leaders enroll in Commuter Tax Benefit 101

Elected officials, community and business leaders came together to learn about employer benefits that matter. >> More

Building a healthier Chicago one block at a time

Active Trans partner in health is working to make Chicago and its residents happy, healthy and safe.  >> More

Commuter profile: Shanna Quinn

She ditched the car and isn't looking back: "You have more choices: you can walk, bike, use public transportation or one of the car-sharing companies.Meet this Olympian and find out how she gets around." >>More.

Quick releases

The news you can use...in brief! >>More.


 


MODESHIFT is published by the Active Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit, member-based advocacy organization that is improving the quality of life in Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana by making bicycling, walking and transit safer, more convenient, and more fun. All material that isn't copyrighted may be reprinted.

Editor in Chief: Margo O'Hara; Editorial Board: Rob Sadowsky, Margo O'Hara, Arline Welty, Ethan Spotts, Adolfo Hernadez, Matthew Griffin, Cynthia Bell, Melody Geraci. Art Director: Mitch Brinker Layout: Chris Ege

 

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