Word has it that registration is opening very soon 😉

Imagine if we'd learned 20 years ago that urban mobility is a simple geometry game: How do we move more people and goods in the same amount of space as the city grows? Cars are convenient, but inefficient. Uber + AVs are ~40% less efficient than cars, carrying 0 passengers ~4 out of 10 miles driven

Doesn't sound like Waymo doing illegal things is making us more safe, sounds like waymo problems...

"Public transportation is 95 percent safer than vehicles, and it requires no new technology. Those who want to see safer streets should force Waymo to address the amount of miles it will add to a city’s overall VMT"

"Service along Cermak Road, including the section that runs through North Riverside, would be more frequent, increasing from an average of every 20-30 minutes to every 15 minutes across the board, even during the usually slower Sundays. Route 331 would get the same kind of increase."

Hi Chicago friends! Next Thursday is a CDOT Chicago Mobility Collaborative meeting. Some of our collaborative work on immigration enforcement & public transit will be part of the discussion. Hope to see you there!

100%. If we really were focused on reducing traffic fatalities, rather than adding more vehicles to our roads, we would shift focus to reducing car dependency and better supporting mass transit which is far safer. More cars on the roads means more congestion and more opportunities for crashes.

ATA's 2026 Movers & Shakers Ball celebrates "progress made and the exciting possibilities the future holds for sustainable transportation." Thursday, April 23 5:30 PM at Walden Chicago, 2145 W. Walnut on the Near West Side. Register here: activetrans.org/ball/ @atalliance.bsky.social

"Landscaping, new lighting, and other repairs and maintenance are coming to more than 40 Chicago Transit Authority stations and bus turnarounds this year."

Now we are talking!

"Since 2021 Gable estimated more than 1,600 bikes and 1,600 helmets (“We don’t provide a bike without a helmet”) have been collected, repaired and donated. Such an undertaking takes shops willing to lend their services and skills, ensuring that refurbished bikes are reliably safe. "

Spreading the word about a Smart Cycling class taking place THIS SATURDAY at UIC from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Worried about riding a bike in traffic? Unsure how to teach your children safe cycling habits? The Smart Cycling program is your answer! Registration fee is $25. bikeleague.org/class-regist...

The "freedom to drive" actually means having zero choice. You are forced to buy, maintain, insure, fuel, and store a depreciating asset on repeat forever. True mobility freedom is having safe, efficient, accessible alternatives, not surrendering your financial independence to car dependency.

Every Monday until bike lane morale improves

In Chicago you can drop a pin on this map to request a bike rack bikeparking-chicago.hub.arcgis.com It made me so happy to see a family use this rack I requested for the first time 🥹

The NITA bill and effort won a Climate Action Hero Award tonight Deputy Governor Bria Scudder accepted the ward on behalf of the group of advocates and legislators. The legislators we invited couldn’t make it because they’re in Springfield this week.

Check out this bike safety workshop on Saturday at Palace Hall Banquets, 4604 S. Archer in Brighton Park. Stop by any time from 10-2. We’ll also be riding the new Archer protected bike lanes in small groups. Hope to see you there!

Urban Truth Collective and the Fight to Fix Misinformation About Bike Lanes, Traffic, and City Living. momentummag.com/urban-truth-...

Municipalities or partner organizations in suburban Cook County planning to apply for ITEP and interested in receiving technical assistance can complete this request form by Monday, May 11:

A micromobility bill is being voted on today and we need your help! Support Safer Micromobility (SB3336) aims to bring clarity and safety to our streets, bike lanes, and multiuse trails as new mobility modes increase in popularity. Tap here to take action: activetrans.quorum.us/campaign/160...

We need your help to stop Super Speeders: Tell your IL state rep to support HB4948. Fill out our action alert here, it takes just a couple of minutes. activetrans.quorum.us/campaign/160...

"The more we have subsidized, greenwashed, and, yes, safety-washed, the American automobile over the course of the last century, the more our communities have been transformed to make space for them — and not for the better. Roads have gotten wider and longer and faster"

See y'all there! 🚲

Why do so many Americans die while walking? To find out, I spoke with University of New Mexico’s Nick Ferenchak, who leads the only US research center focused specifically on pedestrians and cyclists. TL;DR: Fast urban roads are a huge factor, and car bloat amplifies risk.

For the average person if you want to experience car culture: walk into a coffee shop or fast food restaurant with a drive thru and see how many drivers get served before you do.

Now is a great time to start biking for transportation. Spring is here and gas is crazy expensive. Relax and ride a bike.

“There's so many reasons why people get on a bike. There was a guy who lost 300 pounds, joined a bike group, and never gained the weight back. Another guy, who lost his wife, and said once he joined a bike group, his whole outlook changed, because he thought before that. . .” 🧵

Plenty of details here about the many segments in development for the Marquette Greenway, which will run between Chicago and New Buffalo, MI. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/05/m...

Want to know about the 2026 state legislation we’re supporting, advancing, and tracking this session to help create safer streets in Illinois? Tune into this recent video presentation for all the important details. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEuT...

We couldn't make it out to the memorial, but spoke to neighbors at the Archer Ave bike rally on Monday before they rode out to pay their respects. Our thoughts are with Damian's family at this time, and if you can donate anything, please do: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

Crashes can be truly frightening and overwhelming. Whether you’re walking or biking, it’s hard to know what to do in the moment. Here are steps to take if you’re ever involved in a crash, and visit pedbikecrashsupport.org for more resources and guidance.

"When we build housing near a train, with less parking, we encourage a different kind of resident to move in: someone who doesn’t own a car, or someone who’s ready to finally get rid of the car he or she doesn’t want anymore." chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

Flyers flyers flyers! Get your flyers! And join us next Sunday for our HumboldtTown group ride!

"Investments in cleaner transportation, expanded public transit, reduced diesel emissions and transition to clean energy do more than protect the environment — they reduce hospitalizations, lower health care costs and improve quality of life." www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/06/l...

Kudos to the many people chipping away at this long-term trail project that will connect IL, IN, and MI. www.wvpe.org/wvpe-news/20...?

Hundreds of volunteers will be cleaning up all 62 miles of the Illinois Prairie Path on April 25. Join the stewards caring for one of our local treasures! ipp.org/cleanup/

When you encounter flooding in Chicago bike lanes, help the city track where this is happening. Bike lanes need to clear and safe no matter the weather! airtable.com/app2kZnzP9be...

A reporter wants to speak with people who use CTA bus routes #79, #63, or #55 at night between 9pm and 5am, especially people commuting to early or late work shifts, students, and caregivers. Pls use a form below. English: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Español: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Miss our suburban advocacy chat yesterday? Catch the recording. Here's what's covered: 🚲 Illinois Prairie Path updates and recent rerouting of the trail. 🚇 Overview of the Pedals to Platform​ program 🚶‍♀️ News/updates​ from Ride Illinois & Active Transportation Alliance youtu.be/VZIwNfNQXTw?...

Read about the inaugural run of the South Shore Line's new eight-mile Monon Corridor spur. Thanks @chi.streetsblog.org for always keeping us up on the latest transit news in the region. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/03/31/h...

🚲 Join our Suburban Advocacy Connect call tomorrow, 12–1pm! Get the latest suburban updates, hear from guest speakers, and learn about advocacy wins. Don’t miss out—register now to help shape safer, healthier communities! 👇 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Chicago study results: "Racial disparities in pedestrian safety are not simply a result of individual racial composition or personal characteristics. Rather, they stem from the environmental and structural conditions present in racially segregated communities." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

From the office of @aldermanlaspata.bsky.social: The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety is collecting data on flooded bike lanes. You can report a flooded bike lane at bit.ly/bikelaneflooding #bikechi #bikechicago

“What gas prices?” Better cities create choices. #UrbanTruth

Personally I have growing concerns about drivers who hit-and-run two teenagers, seems like a bigger issue than the scooters

This is bad. Governments shouldn't subsidize ridehail commutes. Research shows that even shared ridehail rides increase total miles driven, creating more congestion and pollution. (Study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...)

Missed our call on our state legislative agenda for Safe Streets? Check it out here: youtu.be/lEuTpSnTnHY?... Listen in for an overview of the 2026 state legislation we’re supporting, advancing, and tracking this session to help create safer streets in Illinois.

"Expanding a parking lot reduces walkability, increasing travel distance and decreasing the perceived comfort of walking. This stadium is iconic for being seamlessly integrated into the surrounding neighborhood. It is one of the most walkable and transit accessible stadiums in the country"

"Change in a small suburb takes persistence, but it’s possible. You don’t need money. You don’t need to be a city planner. You don’t need many people. You don’t even need to be an avid bicyclist. Just a handful of concerned residents will do."

Almost at 300 messages sent to legislators already! Let's keep the momentum going. Share with your friends and family