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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For the first time ever, Illinois’ long-term capital program includes dedicated funding for walking and biking projects. Legislators passed a $33 billion, six-year transportation capital program in an extended session…
Update: July 12, 2019: The Illinois Tollway announced that it's ending the environmental impact study of a Route 53 extension, effectively dropping the project for the fourth time since it…
After nearly nine years leading Active Trans, Ron Burke recently decided to step down. As he moves on to his new position at Lyft, we decided to ask for his…
Bike through some of Chicago’s most interesting neighborhoods while enjoying historical landmarks and points-of-interest along the way. Join the fun on Sunday, August 11.
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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