Chicago should keep e-scooter sharing program
During the past four months while the City of Chicago's e-scooter sharing pilot program has been underway, Active Trans has been busy gathering information — online and in-person — from…
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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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Palatine bike club rolls out the racks
Installing a new rack for bike parking may seem like a modest contribution to a community. But the reality is that it can a big difference in people’s lives —…
Volunteering for Active Trans is a great way support healthy transportation in the region.
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Annual Meeting and Mixer
Don’t miss this once-a-year event that celebrates the spirit of Active Trans. Get to know your fellow volunteers and members at our Annual Meeting and Mixer. Our next event will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
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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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