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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A new tool illustrates how longstanding patterns of segregation and discrimination in public policy have caused transit access for Black and Brown residents to lag behind access for White residents.…
All residents of the Chicago region deserve access to reliable, affordable public transportation, no matter where they live. Imagine a region where every community has great bus and train service…
Ride. Win prizes. Impress your friends. Newbies and veterans alike are invited to participate in our week-long annual biking competition, June 21- July 2.
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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