Posts Tagged ‘ Active Transportation Alliance ’

Columbia Sportswear, Active Trans Team Up

February 27, 2010
By Editor

Do some shopping and support Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking and transit, all at the same time. Columbia Sportswear and the non-profit Active Transportation Alliance are teaming up to celebrate the opening of Columbia Sportswear’s first Chicago store. For the store’s Grand Opening weekend, from Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14, the Active Transportation...
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Bike the Drive Offering Hotel Deal with Bike Valet

January 30, 2010
By Barbara Iverson
Bike the Drive Offering Hotel Deal with Bike Valet

“Soak up the Chicago sun on a car-free bike ride down world-famous Lake Shore Drive,” urges the Active Transportation Alliance as the registration for Bike the Drive begins. ChicagoTalks is admittedly biased toward bikes; our editors and reporters often join the happy cyclists for Bike the Drive. This signal event allows bike riders to...
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Desire to Go Green Drives Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept. 22

September 21, 2009
By Barbara Iverson
Desire to Go Green Drives Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept. 22

The Active Transportation Alliance is partnering with RTA, CTA, Pace and Metra to encourage people to get around with transit or on bike and on foot, and asking you to consider joining the thousands of people around Chicagoland who will pledge to leave their cars at home for the inaugural Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept....
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Open Spaces Draws Chicagoans To Play In The Streets

August 2, 2009
By Jennifer T. Lacey
Open Spaces Draws Chicagoans To Play In The Streets

Chicagoans took to the streets in what could be described as an eight-mile block party on Aug. 1. For the second year, Open Streets closed streets in the North Lawndale, Garfield Park, Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods for residents of all ages looking to ride, walk, dance or rollerblade The event brought residents from across...
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Help Chicagotalks Crowdsource the “Open Streets” Event on Saturday

July 29, 2009
By Barbara Iverson
Help Chicagotalks Crowdsource the “Open Streets” Event on Saturday

Thirty thousand people are expected to walk, bike, roll, dance and play along eight miles of Chicago streets this Saturday for Open Streets. The streets will be closed to car traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy all kinds of activities along the way including yoga, basketball, dancing,...
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Rahm Emanuel’s Replacement, Mike Quigley, takes a Bike to DC

May 9, 2009
By Chicagotalks
Rahm Emanuel’s Replacement, Mike Quigley, takes a Bike to DC

CHICAGO, IL – According to Active Transportation Alliance, on Saturday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m., the newest member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) will stop by Rudy’s Cycle and Fitness in the 5th Congressional District to purchase a bike for travel in Washington, D.C. “There’s something wrong when we drive...
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Funds Available for Walk and Roll to School Day

May 4, 2009
By Chicagotalks
Funds Available for Walk and Roll to School Day

Walk and Roll to School Day grant applications now open. Schools are invited to apply for funding to promote Walk and Roll to School Day Oct. 7. Walk and Roll to School is part of International Walk to School Day and celebrates children getting to school in safe and active ways. Each October, millions of...
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Tour de France expert gives inside scoop on racing, training and more

March 18, 2009
By Chicagotalks
Tour de France expert gives inside scoop on racing, training and more

Image via WikipediaTour de France official site by: Margo O’Hara Tour de France veteran and racing expert Robbie Ventura will share his behind-the-scenes racing stories 7-9 p.m. April 16 at his Trek Store at 1925 Skokie Valley in Highland Park. Active Transportation Alliance members get in free, and non-members can join at the door for only...
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