South Branch vision advances Chicago River Trail
Although trails have grown rapidly along the Chicago River, the largest remaining gap in a continuous river trail network is the five-mile stretch from Ping Tom Park in Chinatown southwest…
Active Trans
Active Trans is a coalition of people who are working to make biking, walking and transit safe and easy options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Report shows Chicago riders leaving transit for Uber, Lyft
A new study released this week by TransitCenter shows that Chicago is one of two cities, along with New York, where transit riders say they are shifting a significant share…
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Active Trans Awards Reception
Join us on March 7, 2019 as we celebrate people throughout the region who helped make great strides in biking, walking and transit in Chicagoland.
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MB Bike the Drive
We want more people choosing transportation options that are
healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.
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Whether it’s at the neighborhood, regional or national level, Active Trans works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting. Here’s our strategy:
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We work with decision makers, local organizations and community members to improve...
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When it comes to making our streets safer and better for walking, biking, and public...
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Compared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...
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A lot has changed since our founding as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation in 1985, but...
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While Chicago consistently rates well compared to its peers throughout the world...
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