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Bike Town Bash - Dec. 5

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The weblog of the Active Transportation Alliance

Calling on our leaders

Posted by: mkohara on: 11/10/2009 - 4:43pm

Active Trans and Center for Neighborhood Technology called on our leaders today to make streets safer for pedestrians.

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Benefit for Rachel Gillam tonight

Posted by: mkohara on: 11/10/2009 - 1:53pm

Bowman's Bar and Grill in Lincoln Square is hosting a benefit tonight for the family of Rachel Gillam, who was killed while walking home from work Halloween night.

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From the source - our members

Posted by: espotts on: 11/10/2009 - 10:53am

Here's a nice blog from one of members about CDOT's bike counting project and her thoughts about our annual member meeting last night including Mayor Daley and keynote speaker Prof.

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Update on the Oak Street Bend

Posted by: rwarren on: 11/09/2009 - 10:37pm

There is now a new layer of asphalt on the inner most edge of the Oak Street Bend of the Lakefront Trail. This is a significant improvement over previous conditions.

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Lakefront Trail Activities November 6-8

Posted by: rwarren on: 11/06/2009 - 1:34pm

Activities that my affect your use of the Lakefront Trail November 6-8

Friday, November 6

No permitted events scheduled

Saturday, November 7

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Solidarity Drive Underpass Complete!!

Posted by: kmtully on: 11/06/2009 - 10:23am

The underpass at Solidarity Drive is open!

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Texting while driving...Britain answers the call

Posted by: rbroussard on: 11/04/2009 - 10:10am

Check out this interesting article from the NY Times.

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Second Annual TyK Calendar: Ladies PinUps and Mens SuperHeroes

Posted by: kmtully on: 11/04/2009 - 10:01am

TyK [Thought You Knew] Project has returned for 2010, this year with two calendars worth of Ladies PinUps and Men’s SuperHeroes, all doing their best for the Chicago Women’s Health Cent

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Chicagoland Bike Map makers coming to you!

Posted by: chelmke on: 11/03/2009 - 2:43pm

We are loading up our panniers and headed to the suburbs to meet Active Trans members and get feedback about the regional bike map! We are working on an update that will be published in April

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Block 37 Update

Posted by: dpersky on: 11/02/2009 - 5:53pm

A quick lesson on Block 37.

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Upcoming activities of the Active Transportation Alliance, plus submissions from other organizations.

11/11/2009 Chicagoland Bicycle Map meeting in Downers Grove
11/13/2009 North Suburban Chicagoland Bike Map Update Meeting
11/14/2009 Cyclocross - Hilton Indian Lakes Resort

View the full calendar of events here.

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