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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 4h

"This is not about taking control away from communities. It is about giving them more tools to shape growth around transit in ways that make sense locally.

Transit-oriented development, when done intentionally and equitably, is good for communities."

@elevatedchicago.bsky.social

Juan Sebastian Arias: Transit reform bill strengthens local decision-making on development

This is not about taking control away from communities. It is about giving them more tools to shape growth around transit.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 6h

"Some research and anecdotal evidence in other parts of the country suggest bicycles alone may reduce chronic absenteeism. Those who support the idea say using bikes to get to school gives more students access to transportation they otherwise wouldn’t have, can improve their health and well-being."

These Detroit students say free bikes helped address some systemic issues that cause chronic absenteeism

The Detroit school district is considering giving bikes to chronically absent students in other schools.

www.chalkbeat.org

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Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️‍🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 18h

A small share of drivers commit the worst traffic violence. Instead of jailing them, what about installing speed limiters for the worst offenders?
visionzeronetwork.org/accelerating...

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High Speed Rail Alliance @hsrail.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Rynell, Executive Director, Active Transportation Alliance, will be our next highlighted speaker at our upcoming event!

Hear from Amy by signing up for our luncheon on October 10th! To purchase tickets and learn more, you can visit the link below.

www.hsrail.org/events/lunch...

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 1d

"The single most important behaviour, design or regulation for creating streets conducive to walking and cycling, was physical separation between the modes"

We've got a new study out, learning from a broad mixture of street users, planners and designers

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Highlights
For marginalised street users mode separation is the key to human-scale movement.
Streets conducive to walking and cycling have functional, safe and accessible design.
Professionals must approach street design, regulation and user behaviour holistically.
Combinations of influencing factors persuade people to either use or avoid a street.
There are no easy fixes to the public realm that will work for all non-drivers.

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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 1d

Humpty Dumpty keeps falling off the wall, and while we’ve gotten very efficient at putting him back together each time, it’s time to start thinking about the wall as the real problem.

New from me on A City That Works: The Suburban Case for Transit Reform

The Suburban Case for Transit Reform

Trips don’t end at the city limits, so why do our transit agencies?

citythatworks.substack.com

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 1d

The Busse Road Diet is now complete and officially open for operation!

The Park Ridge Cycling Club is hosting a special family-friendly event to celebrate this achievement. Join this Saturday, October 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. near Wheel and Sprocket, located at 672 N. Northwest Highway.

Group of cyclists riding on a new bike lane during a community celebration event on Busse Road, October 11, 2025.

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 2d

Still time to register:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 2d

Reminder that High Speed Rail Alliance is hosting one last transit fiscal cliff talk this Friday before the fall veto session, including Rep. Kam Buckner and Active Trans ED Amy Rynell. We'll be there!
www.hsrail.org/events/lunch...

@hsrail.bsky.social @atalliance.bsky.social

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 5d

Read the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition's full statement here: ilcleanjobs.org/2025/10/03/l...

Graphic linking to statement in response to RTA attempts to downplay transit fiscal cliff.

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 5d

“While recent projections from the RTA may impact the timing of the fiscal cliff by a few months, the bottom line remains: Transit cannot wait, and we need better, safer, more reliable service now,” Amy Rynell, our Executive Director on behalf of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition.

RTA cuts 2026 transit gap in half — but funding fight remains

The RTA has cut its 2026 transit deficit projection, but advocates warn the smaller number could give lawmakers an excuse to delay a long-term bailout.

www.chicagobusiness.com

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 6d

Almost 1 in 5 people w/disabilities live in households without a car.

Safe, reliable transportation should be accessible for all.

Understand the reality of millions & join us for a #WeekWithoutDriving: buff.ly/QwYNZgH

#TransportationOptions #Nondrivers #Research #AmericaWalks #ClimateAndCommunity

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Families for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · 6d

"This is a big opportunity to correct [the myth] that people who don't drive are [living] some sort of fringe lifestyle — that not having access to a car is something that only hippies do, or pp who are obsessed w/ biking.. there's a lot of nuance [here]" www.nrdc.org/resources/wh...

Who Doesn’t Have a Car?

A new NRDC map shows car-free living and the factors affecting car usage in United States.

www.nrdc.org

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 6d

"Regardless of why Americans are non-drivers, though, Henningson says policymakers need to acknowledge that non-drivers still exist in massive numbers, despite a century of building a transportation system that pushes hundreds of millions of people towards car ownership"
#WeekWithoutDriving

Report: A Third of Americans Can't Rely On Cars — And 16 Million Have No Access At All — Streetsblog USA

So why do we plan our cities like everyone can and does get behind the wheel every day?

usa.streetsblog.org

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 6d

Want to improve walking, biking, and transit in your suburban community? 🚶🏽‍♀️🚲 🚌

Grab your lunch and join us for our Suburban Advocacy Connect Zoom event next Wednesday at noon.

Hear the latest transportation updates and connect with fellow advocates.

RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Paved trail through a green wooded park with an information kiosk on the right side under trees.

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 7d

Good news about Illinois public transportation, for a change! "Pritzker announces $50.6 billion multi-year infrastructure program" including lots of transit projects.
🚌 🚃 🚉 🥳
capitolfax.com/2025/10/01/p...

@govpritzker.illinois.gov @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 7d

Spanish speakers can join tomorrow night at 6pm and register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Junta Pública Virtual (Español) – Pulse Línea Cermak de Pace. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

us06web.zoom.us

Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 7d

"For many, a cargo bike proves to be a more economical choice, particularly when the vehicle is used for short, frequent trips. While others mentioned saving around $30,000 by selling a car and switching to a cargo bike."

We love having affordable choices!

Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 7d

The Top 8 Reasons People are Choosing Cargo Bikes over Cars.
momentummag.com/the-top-reas...

The Top 8 Reasons People are Choosing Cargo Bikes over Cars

Cargo bikes, with a distinctive design and functionality, are capturing the imagination of city dwellers, eco-conscious individuals and more

momentummag.com

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 7d

Join the meeting tonight at 6pm.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 7d

The Pulse Cermak/22nd Street Line is planned to connect riders between the CTA Pink Line 54th/Cermak Station in Cicero and Yorktown Center in Lombard. Pace is now gathering public input to help make the Pulse Cermak/22nd Street Line fast, frequent, reliable, for the communities it serves.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Virtual Public Meeting (English) – Pace Pulse Cermak Line . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

us06web.zoom.us

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 8d

Recently completed protected bike lanes on Division Street between California and Kedzie avenues, just west of the Paseo Boricua Puerto Rican business district and next to the Humboldt Park green space.

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 8d

Share feedback here:

www.surveymonkey.com/r/CAP2045_co...

Central Area Plan 2045 Public Comment

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 8d

What Will Downtown Look Like In 2045? Plan Calls For Better Transit, Riverwalk Extension And More blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/29/w...

What Will Downtown Look Like In 2045? Plan Calls For Better Transit, Riverwalk Extension And More

The Central Area Plan 2045 envisions office-to-housing conversions, transit upgrades, more green space and a new Office of Nighttime Engagement to energize Chicago after dark.

blockclubchicago.org

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 8d

Calling all hungry railfans! 🚉 🥨 😋

Metra RID Train No. 427, leaving La Salle Street this evening, 9/30, at 5:35 PM, will include a prototype cafe car serving free snacks.

See the full pilot schedule here.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/s...

@hsrail.bsky.social @starlinechicago.bsky.social

See what the new Metra Café Car could look like

Metra unveiled a prototype for their Cafe Cars that will rotate across train lines this fall as the agency asks riders for feedback on the design.

www.nbcchicago.com

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Active Transportation Alliance @atalliance.bsky.social · 9d

For more info: weekwithoutdriving.org.

Week Without Driving

Sep 29th – Oct 5th, 2025 - An experience created for everyone to learn firsthand about barriers and challenges for nondrivers. Join, support, or become a host.

weekwithoutdriving.org

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