New Uber, Lyft fees should be step toward congestion pricing
Starting January 6, the fee on solo Uber and Lyft trips citywide increased from 72 cents to $1.25 and the fee on shared trips decreased from 72 cents to 65…
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Active Trans is a coalition of people who are working to make walking, biking, and transit safe and easy options for getting around Chicagoland.
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City council votes to freeze demolitions along 606
Today the Chicago City Council took bold action in helping families stay in our communities. This important step forward occurred when city council voted to pass an ordinance to freeze…
Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.
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Active Trans Awards Reception
Join us on March 5 as we celebrate those who have helped make great strides in biking, walking, and transit in Chicagoland. Enjoy drinks, a silent auction, and opportunities to meet your fellow Active Trans supporters.
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Fifth Third Bike the Drive
Jun 19
Chicago Bike Week Rally
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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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