Active Transportation Alliance

Active Transportation Alliance
PredecessorChicagoland Bicycle Federation
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)
TypeNon-governmental organization
Focusbiking, walking, transit
Location
Coordinates41°53′12″N 87°37′44″W / 41.8866261°N 87.6289914°W / 41.8866261; -87.6289914
Area served
Chicago metropolitan area
Websiteactivetrans.org

Active Transportation Alliance (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to promote better biking, walking, and transportation options. [1] [2][3][4][5]

It publishes the Chicago Bike Map with Chicago Department of Transportation. [6]

Its advocacy efforts include:

Events

References

  1. ^ Koziarz, Jay (November 8, 201). "Transit advocacy group offers solutions to address Chicago's declining bus ridership". Chicago Curbed. Vox Media.
  2. ^ Henderson, Audrey (May 21, 2020). "Chicago transportation advocates seek equitable route forward for public transit". Energy News Network.
  3. ^ "Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum". Streetsblog.
  4. ^ Lutz, BJ (January 7, 2010). "It's Snowing. Don't Forget to Shovel". NBC5 Chicago.
  5. ^ Hilkevitch, Jon (February 12, 2014). "Civic group proposes closing parts of 20 Chicago streets". Chicago Tribune.
  6. ^ "Chicago Bike Map 2015" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. June 8, 2015.
  7. ^ Spielman, Fran (March 15, 2019). "Active Transportation Alliance defends Emanuel's bike-sharing deal". Chicago Suntimes.
  8. ^ "Active Transportation Alliance launching idea for car-free streets". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media. February 13, 2014.
  9. ^ Wisniewski, Mary (November 18, 2019). "Fairer fares for the poor?". Chicago Tribune.
  10. ^ "Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan 2020" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Chicago Park District & Active Transportation Alliance Present Lakefront Trail Usage Study". Chicago Park District. August 12, 2011.
  12. ^ "Transit Future". Center for Neighborhood Technology. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Kim, Stephanie (June 12, 2019). "Gear Up For Chicago's 2019 Bike To Work Challenge". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media.
  14. ^ "Winter Bike Challenge Presented by Keating Law Offices". Retrieved January 25, 2021.