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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Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans to upgrade all existing protected bike lanes with new concrete curbs by the end of 2023, a big step…
Over the weekend, more than 300 people took to the streets to honor two young children recently killed by drivers on Chicago’s North Side. The memorial event — held for…
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of the year when people on bikes get DuSable Lake Shore Drive all to themselves.
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:
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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...
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