Resident experts

You don't need a planning or engineering degree to know what works and what doesn't work in your community. Read about four communities who are spurring real change to their streets.  >>More

Case study 1: Albany Avenue Home Zone

Neighbors come together to create a safe space to live, work and play.  >> More

Case study 2: 18th and Halsted streets

The tragic death of Martha Gonzalez has been the catalyst to improving this intersection.  >>More

Case study 3: Southland crossings

It's amazing what a little crosswalk can do. Schools in the Southland are committed to safe routes for their students. >>More

Case study 4: Highland Park

Residents gather city support to improve road safety in their city  >>More

Bike the Drive registration now open!

Kick off your Chicago summer on a car-free Lake Shore Drive. >>More

Document pedestrian peril

You know that one (or two!) scary crossings in your community, and we want to see it. >>More

Spread the news about shoveling sidewalks

Walking in a winter wonderland is a lot easier with clear sidewalks. >>More

Nothing chilly about a winter biking

Are you going to be out there this winter? >>More

Transit cuts compromise service, effectiveness

Transit boards are proposing service cuts to save money.  Here is what that means for you. >>More

Advocacy: Loud as a lion or quiet as a lamb

The inside scoop on our inside work  >> More

Bike bells ring, can you hear them?

We know you've been putting it off. Take care of all your holiday shopping. Gift memberships, T-shirts, maps, books and more! >> More

Commuter profile: Ann Alexander

"It’s essential that we have organizations speaking up for those of us who get around in other ways. >> 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, Lee Crandell, Cynthia Bell, Melody Geraci. Art Director: Mitch Brinker Layout: Chris Ege