Ride Lake Shore Drive on May 24

Start your summer right with one of the best bike rides in the nation: Food, live music and stellar views of the city. Register now for MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive.

Remember to shovel

Be a good neighbor. Help spread the word about the importance of shoveling sidewalks this winter. See our shoveling resources here.

Family-Friendly Bikeways

Active Trans’ Family-Friendly Bikeways campaign seeks to help subruban communities create bike routes that are safe and welcoming for everyone in your family. Sign on to the campaign today to show your support.

Get support if you've been in a crash

Find the support you need after a crash. Find out more about our support group and Crash Support Hotline

Write of Way

The weblog of the Active Transportation Alliance

Chicagoans are hopeful Loop Link will make it easier to travel across Loop
kwhitehead 03/02/2015 - 3:51pm

The challenge of moving east or west across the Loop is familiar to anyone who has ever battled the daily congestion downtown, particularly during the morning and evening rush.

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A spotlight shines on the great work performed by Active Trans volunteers
rayarroyo 02/25/2015 - 11:17am

Last week, Active Trans hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party at Ancien Cycles in West Town. 

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What would you like to see more of on Chicago's streets?
briannedowning 02/23/2015 - 2:20pm

Imagine, if you will, a city that features wide (and safe) sidewalks, an abundance of bike racks, bike workstations on street corners, and public gathering spaces with trees, landscaping and places

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Walking assessment in Chicago Heights
lphemister 02/20/2015 - 1:34pm

Recently, a group of people in the south suburban community of Chicago Heights did a walkability assessment of Dixie Highway as it runs through the town.

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Take action: Say NO to Governor Rauner’s proposed transit cuts
kwhitehead 02/19/2015 - 1:29pm

On Wednesday Gov.

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More than 12,000 residents tell Gov. Rauner to kill the Illiana Expressway
kwhitehead 02/18/2015 - 2:09pm

On the day Gov.

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Excited about better rapid transit in the Loop? Get involved!
kwhitehead 02/13/2015 - 3:38pm

Most commuters, visitors and residents in Chicago’s Loop can quickly identify the biggest transportation challenge: moving east-west across downtown.

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Lakemoor named to 'best-of' list for Complete Streets!
mgeraci 02/11/2015 - 11:44am

Congratulations to Lakemoor, Illinois for adopting the nation's third-best Complete Streets Policy in 2014!

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Evanston walks the walk on shoveling sidewalks
Rburke 02/09/2015 - 11:57am
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Calling 311 can save lives
mgeraci 02/06/2015 - 10:30am

I write this blog post with an extremely heavy heart, and a plea to Chicagoland residents: please call 311 (in Chicago) or your local municipal public works department (suburbs) if you observe dang

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