Quick Releases

New faces!
Active Trans welcomes Jared Weiner, who will serve as the City of Chicago Department of Transportation’s Pedestrian Program Coordinator. Jared is pursuing a masters in urban planning and policy at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Born in Milwaukee and raised in Arlington Heights, he is a product of the Midwest and is one of the few people he knows who actually look forward to the Chicago winters. This past summer Jared traded his car for a bicycle and hasn’t looked back. “Driving stressed me out, I’d much rather walk, bike, or take public transit,” Jared says.

$5 discount on Bike the Drive
Sign up by Feb. 28 and save $5 on any Bike the Drive registration package. Don’t miss out on hours of car-free bicycling down Chicago’s famous Lake Shore Drive. Kick off your Chicago summer with us May 30, 2010. Sign up now at www.bikethedrive.org! Registration includes hours of interrupted and blissful biking, volunteer support, rest stops and access to the post-ride festival.

CTA cuts coming Feb. 7
CTA has announced it will reduce service on 119 routes, 41 which will have fewer hours of operation. See the routes that are affected here. Any cuts in service will affect those most in need, which is why we encourage those who can to continue supporting and taking transit. We already know that cuts and fare increases will have serious impacts on transit users. We understand and appreciate that local transit agencies are in a difficult position. The economy contributed in a major way to the proposed service cuts and fare increases.

We call on our leaders to find permanent solutions to both the operating and capital needs that our transit agencies face. It is not enough to simply repair and maintain existing services.

And the winner is…
Congratulations to our magnificent volunteers who were honored at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Volunteer of the Year/Cog
Jack Wlezien

John D'Ambrose Spirit of Volunteer Award
Brian Morrissey
Honorable Mention Sheila Burns
Honorable Mention Steven Field

Event Volunteer
Michael Roberts
Paula Jo O'Donnell
Craig Oberman
John Adams
Areyah Benyahuda
Larry Garcia

Under the Radar
Edmond Yomtoob, Psy.D.
Elizabeth Adamczyk

Honorable Mention Lori Klein-Blazek, Jungman School
Honorable Mention Carolyn Kosiba, Apollo Elementary School

Emerging Leader
Mark Hermanson
Curie School Team

Bike Winter Swap
Join Bike Winter, UIC College of Cycling, Active Transportation Alliance, and Big Shoulders Realty for the inaugural Bike Winter Swap Meet and Urban Bicycle Expo! We will be at Jaks Tap (901 W. Jackson ) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 6. You can reserve space or just come for the swap. Reserve a table by emailing expo@bikewinter.org. If you plan to stop by for the swap, just show up! There is a $5 suggested donation.

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