Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceChicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 3hWinter will be here before you want it. Get you and your bike ready for cold weather season before it hits. BGN will teach you about layering, winter maintenance, assessing road conditions, making bail-out plans, and when it's unsafe. 📍 Beermiscuous, 2812 N Lincoln ⏰ Wed 10/21 6pm 12110
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 3hWorking Bikes is turning 27 and having an anniversary party on October 3rd! 4 to 8pm. Tickets available here: workingbikes.org/working-bike...youtu.be“Working Bikes” changing lives through restoring bikes locally and globallyYouTube video by CBS Chicago 072
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 29/09/2026"The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) wants to hear from you! Your input will help shape how we invest in our transit system. Please take a few minutes to tell us what matters most to you for the 2027 Regional Transit Operating Budget" @nitachicago.bsky.socialpolco.usWhat Moves You? Help Shape the 2027 NITA BudgetPolco is a secure and reliable place to provide input directly to local and state leaders, as well as other socially minded organizations. 0118
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceThomas Bamonte @thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 25/09/2026An opportunity to walk your transit talk. @nitachicago.bsky.social is accepting applications through October 31 for the Riders Advisory Council and the ADA Advisory Council to advise the NITA Board and provide recommendations on improving policies, programs, and transit service. nita.illinois.govnita.illinois.govNorthern Illinois Transit Authority | HomeCommitted to achieving a vision of safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity, and combats… 085
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 25/09/2026NITA Interactive Open House 10/14 from 3pm to 6pm. 225 S. Canal St Attendees are encouraged to "discuss pain points and future improvements, and learn more about what the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, CTA, Metra, and Pace have planned for regional transit in 2027 and beyond." Register below👇eventbrite.comNITA: A Stronger Region Moves TogetherJoin NITA for an interactive public open house and share your ideas for the future of transit across the region. 0208
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 24/09/2026No registration needed, just show up in-person or online. Learn more here: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/micromobilit...chicagoparkdistrict.comMicromobility in the Parks 021
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 24/09/2026Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:00 – 1:30 pm Virtual: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/659418...events.gcc.teams.microsoft.comMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by TeamsMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams 142
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 24/09/2026There are 3 townhalls coming up to share feedback on the use of micromobility devices on Chicago Park District bicycle paths/trails. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 pm Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ellis Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave 185
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceAudrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Please fill out this @illinoisdot.bsky.social survey about what you need from an IL intercity bus program www.surveymonkey.com/r/2B25XBDsurveymonkey.comIDOT Intercity Bus SurveyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 12613
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceB.J. L-R @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026And for the second time this week, I get to notice a digital signage update at my home station: this time, a new real time display showing all 3 service boards 😍 5567
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 23/09/2026"It would not only directly benefit express bus riders through reduced travel times, but enhance reliability and drastically reduce the costs of providing service across the entire CTA network." 070
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceMaggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Bike buses are straight joy. If you've ever seen these groups commuting, there's just delight. It's the exact opposite of what I've heard parents say about school drop-off lines with cars. 1264
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceLena G R @lenagr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Director Alvarez asks what you'd do if you could do something bold to improve transit? CTA answers dedicated bus lanes, we're way behind our peer municipalities. A bold goal of 100-150 miles of dedicated lanes would be transformative. Ridership #s showing people want to ride the bus! 🚌👏 06316
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceNITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Today is World Car-Free Day, an annual celebration to inspire you to ditch your cars and get around using more sustainable methods of travel. 🚙🚫 No matter where you're going, CTA, Metra, and Pace can help you get around Chicagoland easily — not just today but every day! 15814
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 21/09/2026So far over 150 people have contacted their alders demanding no cuts to safe streets this upcoming budget season. Great start but we need to keep the momentum going! Tell your friends and family, no cuts, we need to invest in saving lives. Contact your alder: activetrans.quorum.us/campaign/168... 03219
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceMichelle @michelle345.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Gas prices in Chicago today, a good time to walk, ride a bike or take public transit whenever you can! 7598
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceChicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 16/09/2026We are going to be cleaning up The People's Bridge™ (Cortland) in advance of the event we are hosting the following week (details on that soon). We need some help on 10/10: 10-1: General tidy/carpentry 1-4: Painting/general maintenance Can you help? DM or email us at grassroots@bikegridnow.org 1376
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceJeremy Glover @jgrantglover.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The alders' letter references a 2025 report produced by the Equity in Enforcement working group. There's one particular table from the report worth revisiting, reproduced here. The chart is my own approximation, but it shows that a small # of drivers are responsible for a large % of the violations. 2244
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceKatelyn Burns @katelynburns.com · 16/09/2026Dawg what's so hard about imagining that if you give people other ways to get places your traffic will be lower? Drivers should be for literally every means of alternate transit available. 1859468
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 16/09/2026"While most of the drivers who got a ticket in the mail did not commit another infraction, commercial vehicles were among the most consistent scofflaws" Great to see that these tickets are leading to behavioral changes for individuals but we must find a way to rein in the delivery companies. 3173
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceMichael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 16/09/2026Need to expand to crosswalks too. Pushing a stroller has radicalized me even more. After a certain number of violations we should be confiscating vehicles and licenses. 7834
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 15/09/2026Tell City Council and Mayor Johnson: No Cuts to Safer Streets. Invest in Saving Lives. Send your alder a letter telling them you support more investment in safer streets, better education for drivers, and equitable enforcement of traffic laws. Tap below 👇🔗activetrans.quorum.usTell City Council and Mayor Johnson: No Cuts to Safer Streets. Invest in Saving Lives.Take action to support safe streets funding in the 2027 City of Chicago budget 041
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceBrandon @bedubble.bsky.social · 15/09/2026“Gas is $7 a gallon? I had no idea” starter pack 420723
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 15/09/2026Thank you to Alders La Spata, Martin, Ramirez, and Yancy. Thank you as well to all the Alders who signed on to the letter. 030
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 15/09/2026"While Chicago has made progress reducing the number of fatal crashes on our roadways, the harsh reality is that they remain stubbornly high because of a lack of committed action."chicagotribune.comAldermen: Riley O’Neil died a preventable death. We can’t cut funding for safe streets.The number of fatal crashes on Chicago roadways remain stubbornly high because of a lack of committed action. 1163
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceKate Lowe (she/hers) @kateontransport.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Very excited folks receiving SNAP benefits will be eligible for reduced fares on @chicagocta.bsky.social & Pace! 02710
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 14/09/2026"Cars are associated with roughly 40,000 deaths and 2.4 to 2.8 million injured or ER-treated people every year. E-bike deaths were 91 in 2023 and 97 in 2024, with a total of 310 from 2017 through 2024." 081
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 11/09/2026Rep. Buckner at first NITA board meeting: "This is not a new acronym on top of the same old problems. This has to be a reset. People will support public transportation when they believe public transportation supports them." activetransportation.org/blog/transit...activetransportation.orgTransit in the Chicago region kicks off a new chapter | Active Transportation AllianceA newly created Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) board convened this week for its inaugural meeting, marking a major milestone […] 083
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 11/09/2026Last night, we gathered with our 2026 Bike the Drive volunteers to say "thanks" for a job well done. These volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization, and Bike the Drive wouldn't happen without their dedication. Our immense gratitude goes out to you! Thanks to SRAM for hosting us. 051
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceFietser Brandon @americanfietser.bsky.social · 10/09/2026When they tell you that walkability and public transit can't work here, just remind them that it once did until we let a single industry dismantle it. 115333
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceNCS Enjoyer @fixingnorthamerica.bsky.social · 10/09/2026W. Robert Shultz III is the next public commenter, took the the blue line and the bus here. Is an organizer for @activetransportation.org. In 2-3 weeks they will be sponsoring the national week without driving, and encourages the board to take a pledge to not drive. (They should!) 182
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceThomas Bamonte @thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 09/09/2026There are plenty of bicyclists, scooter users, and pedestrians who also would like a "quicker path between Bucktown and Wicker Park." A path that is substantially safer than the existing alternatives. @bikegridnow.org @activetransportation.org @betterstreetschicago.org @chicritmass.bsky.social 1152
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 09/09/2026"For those trips, the Hopper isn’t merely an acceptable substitute for the car. Quite often, it’s better. There’s no gasoline. There’s virtually no parking problem. Running costs are negligible. It’s easier to get through crowded urban areas."electrek.coThis family of four put 1,000 km on a cargo e-bike instead of buying a second carI’ve been working in the electric bike industry for nearly two decades, and publicly reviewing e-bikes for around half of... 041
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceChicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 08/09/2026What would a highway look like packed with people biking, rather than cars? It was a beautiful and peaceful sight at this year's Bike The Drive, this past Sunday! 410319
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 07/09/2026A huge thanks to all who came out for the 25th Bike the Drive. Perfect weather for our favorite day of the year. We love to see all the people having a great time on bikes and imagining how much better Chicago could be without a major highway running through our most treasured parkland. 0284
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceSideStreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · 06/09/2026BREAKING: Lake Shore Drive restored to its origins as a pleasure drive through a park for a few hours. We've reached out to Daniel Burnham for comment, and will update the story with his response. 0131
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceChicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 06/09/2026Bike The Drive 2026 from @activetransportation.org was a blast! We started out with a bike bus from Ainslie Arts plaza with @andrefor40th.bsky.social, then got to enjoy the perfect weather and snap some fun photos and video - it was beautiful, calm, and peaceful 1346
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceThomas Bamonte @thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The #BiketheDrive @activetransportation.org raises the question why is Chicago running an 8 lane DuSable Lake Shore Drive expressway through an incredible lakefront park, creating a giant barrier between miles of neighborhoods and the lake? blockclubchicago.org/2026/09/04/a... 1221
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 04/09/2026“We should make it less reliant on cars,” Merrell said. “I think Bike the Drive helps people imagine a different future and understand that this is something people built and something we can also change for future generations."blockclubchicago.orgAs Chicagoans Prepare To Bike The Drive, Some Dream Of A Car-Free Lakefront All YearFor five hours each year, thousands of Chicagoans take over the highway on bikes and on foot. As the event turns 25, advocates are imagining what else could change along the lakefront. 15915
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceKate Lowe (she/hers) @kateontransport.bsky.social · 03/09/2026These devices are a shiny tech in search of a problem AND cause sidewalk problems! Meanwhile, bike couriers (and pedestrians) face tremendous traffic danger. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/21/o...chicagotribune.comKate Lowe: Delivery robots are shiny technology in search of a problemRobots are getting attention and space when human street safety is a crisis. 0185
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 03/09/2026Want to learn more about the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and the upcoming Chicago budget? Check out or advocacy call yesterday where we covered that and more!youtu.beChicago Advocacy Connect September 2026YouTube video by The Active Transportation Alliance 032
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceDavid Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Excited to see construction underway on the Chicago Ave safety project in Ukrainian Village! This project will bring improvements including pedestrian refuge islands, curb extensions, hardened centerlines & improved bus stops. Another CDOT Complete Streets project moving from plans to pavement 🚶♀️🚲🚌 0262
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 03/09/2026Time for some current day thinking. Every year we hear how quiet the Drive is during Bike the Drive. Our Lakefront and public space deserve more. 0166
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceEmily Hugan @changeurbanlife.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Reminder, those with disabilities are the least likely to have a drivers license. They benefit more from less car dependency. www.bts.gov/travel-patte...bts.gov 0268
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 01/09/2026"You will have the opportunity — scratch that, the duty — to think big about the modern, 21st-Century transit network we want to have, rather than simply maintaining the legacy system we’ve inherited." 0132
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 01/09/2026 this legislation can make getting around simpler, faster and more reliable. It will help people reach work, school, medical appointments, family and all the places that matter — while setting our entire region on a stronger path forward.” 010
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 01/09/2026“NITA is a bold, once-in-a-generation opportunity to build the transit system northern Illinois deserves,” said Amy Rynell, Active Transportation Alliance Executive Director. “By uniting our region’s transit agencies around better service, easier connections and a shared commitment to riders, 2183
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 01/09/2026Welcome aboard @nitachicago.bsky.social 091
Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 31/08/2026"Whether this strategy pays off politically remains to be seen. A 2025 YouGov poll showed that 76 percent of Americans supported bike lanes in and around where they live, including 66 percent of Republicans."nytimes.comDo D.E.I. Bike Paths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes. (Gift Article)The administration has revoked funding for bike paths, and encouraged removing some. A cycling advocate said it is playing on the idea of “that dork on a bike.” 032
Reposted by Active Transportation AllianceDavid Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Excited to see the Grand Ave redesign from Damen to Ashland about to break ground! The project will slow vehicle speeds near schools/daycares, make biking safer & improve bus stops. Another CDOT project designed to save lives & make travelling safer for everyone is moving from plans to pavement! 🚲🚌🏗️ 2575