Following John McCarron’s recent column in the Chicago Tribune criticizing initiatives to make Chicago better for bicycling and transit (as discussed on Chainlink here), we need you to speak up to make sure our voice is heard loud and clear. We can't stand by and let the media influence public opinion with misinformation. If you haven't already, please email a letter to the editor today (send it to ctc-tribletter@tribune.com) to show the Tribune that there’s broad support for making our streets safer and better for biking, walking and transit. Active Trans is also sending a response, but many letters from regular citizens can have more impact than one letter from an organization. Tell your personal story. And let the Tribune know that you’re not going to war -- you’re just trying to get to work safely, conveniently and affordably! And feel free to post your letters here as well to share with others.

- Lee Crandell, Active Trans