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Give a Minute, and change your city

• By Joanna Trotter
• Dec 1, 2010

This post was written by Aleece Smith, MPC research assistant. Here at Metropolitan Planning Council, we are all for engaging the public to inform future investment. So we’re big fans of CEOs for Cities’ Give a Minute campaign, which is providing a temporary forum for public dialogue…

Get ready to ride with Chicago's updated bike map

• By Mandy Burrell Booth
• Jun 8, 2010

Chicagoland bicyclists now have the most up-to-date riding and route information thanks to the release of the 5th Edition Chicagoland Bike Map, produced by the Active Transportation Alliance, one of MPC's many Chicago-area partners. The new edition features: Expanded coverage to the north up to…

Green transportation, in more ways than one

• By Kristi DeLaurentiis
• May 18, 2010

We all know green transportation saves gas, reduces our carbon footprint, and helps keep our waistlines in check. But a couple out-of-the-box initiatives in Chicagoland deserve recognition for going the extra green mile. Housing hunting by bike The Village of Homewood is partnering with Active…

Walk, bike to work with Active Trans

• By Mandy Burrell Booth
• Mar 30, 2010

MPC's Emily Tapia Lopez posted a gentle reminder today for commuters staring down Chicago's harsh construction season: Ditch the stress of driving and try transit instead. As a daily bus-to-El commuter, I wholeheartedly second the notion. I'd also add that spring is a great time to give transit,…

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