Active Transportation Alliance

Join us this Friday, November 8th, for our next Chicago Zoom meeting! We’ll discuss the proposed speed limit ordinance, hear from Chicago Department of Transportation about the latest traffic crash report, and learn about Project Sidewalk's stipend program. Register here: https://activetrans.org/advocacyconnect

Do you want to make a difference in your community? We are teaming up with University of Illinois Chicago's Project Sidewalk team to offer stipends for up to 10 volunteer groups and individuals committed to virtually mapping the conditions of their local sidewalks and bikeways.

✨Interested? Learn more on our blog: activetrans.org/blog/empower-your-community-apply-for-a-300-stipend-with-project-sidewalk

Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for kids walking. We're glad to see more residential streets closing to car traffic on Halloween. ✨🚗 Let's design streets for safety and lower the speed limit in Chicago.

vox.com/future-perfect/2022/10/31/23427256/halloween-children-car-deaths-pedestrian-safety

Community Action Alert! 🌟
The Village of Oak Brook is hosting a Community Open House to gather your input on improving safety and connectivity for walking, biking, and rolling in the area!

📆When: Wednesday, November 6th
⏰Time: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
📍Where: Oak Brook Village Hall

Find more information at: Oak-brook.org/Multi-Use_Path

The proposed ordinance to reduce Chicago's default speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph will soon go in front of the city council for a vote. Lowering the speed limit is a critical part of a broader strategy to decrease traffic fatalities and build safer neighborhoods throughout Chicago.

💭 To help everyone understand the life-saving benefits of this change, we've addressed some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the ordinance on our blog. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3NGpW27

Why lowering the speed limit will make our streets safer - Active Transportation Alliance The fight for safer streets took a step forward recently when the proposed ordinance to reduce Chicago’s default speed limit successfully advanced through the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. This significant milestone means that the proposal will now go to a fu...

We asked participants at about the bike infrastructure that makes them feel safest while cycling. 🚴‍♀️ Curious about their insights? Discover their answers, along with a quick overview of the various types of cycling infrastructure, on our blog now!

Low-stress bikeways are the answer - Active Transportation Alliance When it comes to keeping people biking safe, some bike infrastructure works much better than others. To understand peoples’ preferences, we asked some participants at our recent Bike the Drive event to let us know what bike infrastructure made them feel most safe. We asked participants to examine ...

“Our transit agencies face a $730 million transit funding cliff in 2026 when federal pandemic funds run out [&] nearly half of Chicago voters give CTA a negative rating. We have a responsibility to do better.” - W. Robert Schultz III, campaign organizer at the Active Transportation Alliance.

📰Learn more about the proposal for a unified transit system and voters support in our lates blog post: activetrans.org/blog/illinois-voters-show-strong-support-for-a-unified-transit-system

Yesterday, the proposed ordinance to lower Chicago's speed limit passed out of the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety committee. It will soon be considered by the full Chicago City Council. Thank you to everyone who contacted their alders! 💚

🎤 Here's the testimony we provided on behalf of 13 local organizations:

activetrans.org/blog/chicago-coalition-backs-effort-to-create-safer-streets-with-a-lower-speed-limit

Join us this Thursday at noon for our next Suburban Advocacy Connect with Ride Illinois, where we will discuss pressing transportation issues in the region.

This is your chance to stay informed, share ideas, and take action!
Register here: ✨https://activetrans.org/advocacyconnect

The speed limit typically dictates what infrastructure and safety elements are possible. 🚧🚦

Essential safety items like raised crossings, bike lanes, or corner bulb-outs, can be ineligible on a street because drivers are currently going too fast. In effect, a 30 mph street is too dangerous to build safety infrastructure. Reducing the posted speed limit unlocks a variety of tools that can further increase safety on a street.

Streets designed for slower travel are not only safer, they are also much more livable. Better for business. Better for residents. Better for access to amenities. Better to support active transportation.

Tell your alderperson you support safer streets before Tuesday’s Chicago city council vote: https://bit.ly/SlowDownCHI

The real price of speeding? It's paid in lives, livelihoods, and community well-being. 😔 From shattered families to struggling neighborhoods, the toll is immense—and unfairly distributed, with Black communities on Chicago’s South and West Sides carrying the brunt of the burden.

Tell your alderperson: we need safer streets now! 🔗https://bit.ly/SlowDownCHI

When NYC lowered its speed limit from 30 mph to 25, this is what happened in the first year:

🚴🏽‍♂️Traffic fatalities fell by more than 22 percent
🚶🏾‍♀️Pedestrian fatalities fell by more than 25 percent

We are at a pivotal moment as Chicago lawmakers consider reducing the city's default urban speed limit from 30 to 25 mph.

Please tell your alderperson it's time to slow down.
bit.ly/SlowDownCHI

The DuPage County Safety Action Plan survey is now live! 🎉

DuPage County and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) are working on a regionwide initiative to reduce and eliminate serious injuries and deaths on northeastern Illinois’ roads.

💬 Whether you drive, bike, walk, or use public transit, share your experiences and insights on traffic safety challenges that affect your daily life & learn more at engage.cmap.illinois.gov/dupage.

Lowering Chicago's speed limit to 25 mph will have an immediate impact on traffic safety and make it easier to build safer streets citywide. Tell your alderperson to support safer streets now: bit.ly/SlowDownCHI

The Village of Mount Prospect is hosting an Open House to develop an Arterial Bike Network Study on October 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM. This is a great opportunity to share thoughts and provide feedback.

The Second Arterial Bike Network Study Open House is on Thursday, October 17th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the community room at Village Hall. We invite you to attend to review and provide input on proposed bike facilities along arterial and other high-traffic streets throughout the Village. More information is available on the project website: https://www.mountprospectbikestudy.org/.

According to OpenStreetsMap.org, there are 4,265 miles of bikeable roads and paths in Chicago. Steve Hoffner has ridden them all!

Learn about his epic journey and why he's fundraising for the Active Transportation Alliance in our latest guest blog post:

🚴🏻‍♂️ activetrans.org/blog/every-street-of-chicago

Mark Your Calendars! 📅 The Illinois Bike & Walk Summit is happening on May 7-8, 2025, in Springfield!

With a focus on "Creating Connected, Livable, Thriving Communities," the event will feature informative sessions & networking opportunities. Registration starts in January at: rideillinois.org/events/2025-illinois-bike-walk-summit

70% of fatal crashes in Chicago involve unsafe speeding. Lowering the speed limit to 25 mph will save lives.🚨Tell your alderperson to support safer streets and read more on our blog.

Tell city council: A lower speed limit in Chicago will save lives - Active Transportation Alliance Last year, 115 lives were tragically cut short in Chicago due to fatal car crashes. Excessive speed was a critical factor in nearly half of those incidents. With higher speeds, the likelihood of severe injuries or fatalities skyrockets. Because of the role speed plays in car crashes, lowering the sp...

That’s a wrap on !

A heartfelt shoutout to America Walks and Disability Rights Washington for organizing this important campaign - it truly is a powerful reminder of the gaps in our transportation system and the barriers many face daily across the country.

Let’s keep pushing for accessible communities where everyone can travel safely and actively!

✨DAY 5 of

and ATA’s Executive Director, Amy Rynell, is “greenlining it to The Illinois Environmental Council green prom!”

Why drive when you can knit?🧶

"One of the best things about using CTA to commute is having time to work on my knitting projects. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long day!" - Cait from ATA on day 5 of

"Standard bike lanes are good, but this really brought home why we need concrete protected bike lanes for cyclist safety. I lost count of how many cars were parked in bike lanes or drivers speeding dangerously close." - Miriam, ATA

Get Ready for ! 🌟

Join thousands of communities across the U.S. in celebrating this important day on October 9! Whether you’re hosting a big event or a simple gathering, there’s still time to register. Learn more here: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, from noon to 1 PM join us for an insightful Zoom Lunch & Learn about boosting transit accessibility in .

State and John Loper, DuPage County Chief Transportation Planner will lead a discussion on improving first and last mile connections to transit and enhancing walkability for transit users.

This event is perfect for residents, community leaders, and anyone passionate about making public transportation more accessible in DuPage County. Bring your lunch and join us virtually! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/DuPageCountyTransit