Active Trans is a coalition of people who are working to make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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The Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a historic opportunity for the Chicago area to move beyond car-centric planning and advance racial and environmental justice through transportation investments. Now we need to make sure regional leaders take…
47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin and 1st Ward Ald. Daniel LaSpata are teaming to host a virtual discussion on Chicago's progress toward electrifying its bus fleet. The event, which is…
Meet fellow supporters and hear from special guests at this virtual event on Dec. 2, 2021. We’ll honor top advocates and you’ll learn about the important work that Active Trans has been doing in the region.
Sign Up TodayWhether 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:
Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...
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Learn MoreWhen it comes to making our streets safer and better for walking, biking, and public...
Learn MoreCompared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...
Learn MoreA lot has changed since our founding as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation in 1985, but...
Learn MoreWhile Chicago consistently rates well compared to its peers throughout the world...
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