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Better Streets kicks up its safe streets lobbying efforts with launch of new Action Fund

By Steven Vance | Dec 8, 2022 | No Comments

Last night's fun event was an impressive show of strength by the local safe streets advocacy movement, and an auspicious start for Better Streets' next chapter.

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Vasquez’s ordinance to allow towing of bike lane blockers gets final vote next Wednesday

By John Greenfield | Dec 8, 2022 | No Comments

While the ordinance looks very likely to pass next week, it couldn't hurt to contact your local alder and let them know you support this commonsense law to help prevent future heartbreak.

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Tumblin’ dice and rollin’ buses: Why Chicago’s casino plan needs dedicated transit lanes

By John Greenfield | Dec 7, 2022 | No Comments

When it comes to having a casino transportation plan that improves, rather than degrades, sustainable transportation, we can't leave matters to chance.

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At annual meeting, ATA honored new advocacy orgs, discussed its playbook for 2023

By Imelda March | Dec 4, 2022 | No Comments

The purpose of the event was to honor the group's volunteers as well as peer advocacy groups, conduct board business, and inform members about ATA's priorities for next year.

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Two Chicago moms creating cycling community

By Courtney Cobbs | Nov 22, 2022 | No Comments

Christina Hayford and Rebecca Resman lead kid-centric bike rides in Lakeview and Roscoe Village.

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ORD terminal expansion OKed, updates on ped tunnels, people mover and garages

By John Greenfield | Nov 21, 2022 | No Comments

In addition to the $12.1 billion terminal expansion project, the city provided updates on walking, transit, and, unfortunately, driving projects at the airport.

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