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The Old Plank Road Trail (OPRT) extension project will bring a much-needed trail connection to the Chicago Southland, connecting Illinois and Indiana through a vibrant new recreational pathway. This initiative […]
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Transit Equity Day, February 4, is the day we honor Rosa Parks and reaffirm that transit is a fundamental human and civil right. As we face unprecedented challenges in Chicago’s […]
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Want to get more involved in making our region a better place to walk, roll, bike, and take transit? If you’re interested in learning about tangible ways to make a […]
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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.
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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.