Fun walking and biking resources for kids
With schools closed and Governor Pritzker’s "stay at home" order extended through April, some of you may now find yourself at home with young children, juggling work and other responsibilities…
Active Trans
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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Federal stimulus bill includes $1.6 billion for Chicagoland transit
Transit advocates in Chicago and cities across the country spoke up and Congress heard our call to provide emergency operating assistance for public transit during the COVID-19 crisis. The COVID-19…
Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.
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Fifth Third Bike the Drive
Experience one of the best bike rides in the world on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, when people on two wheels take over Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive for Fifth Third Bike the Drive. Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 24.
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Chicago Bike Week Rally
Jun 19
The Bike to Work Challenge
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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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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