W. Robert Schultz III: Advocating for Public Transit and Active

W. Robert Schultz III: Advocating for Public Transit and Active Transportation in Chicago

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W. Robert Schultz III has been an activist in Chicago for the past several decades, championing causes including marriage equality, the abolition of the death penalty, and the protection of immigrant rights. Since 2018, he has worked as a campaign organizer for the Active Transportation Alliance, promoting access to walking, biking, and transit. Robert was inducted into Chicago's LGBT Hall of Fame in 2024.

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