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Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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The weblog of Active Transportation Alliance

Every Street of Chicago

Oct 9, 2024 | by Active Trans

Having previously lived in Chicago for five years and now in Evanston for 13, I’ve ridden plenty in the city while commuting, running errands, or cruising down the lakefront. But…

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Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.

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Annual Alliance Member Party

Join us December 3, 2024 to celebrate our outstanding volunteers and meet fellow supporters. We’ll honor top local advocates and you’ll learn about the important work underway at the Active Transportation Alliance.

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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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Advocacy & Legislation

We work with decision makers, local organizations and community members to improve...

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In Your Community

When it comes to making our streets safer and better for walking, biking, and public...

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Transit

Compared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...

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Bicycling

A lot has changed since our founding as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation in 1985, but...

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Walking

While Chicago consistently rates well compared to its peers throughout the world...

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We envision a Chicagoland that is a fun and healthy place to live, work, and play.

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