Safe streets are much more than crosswalks and bike lanes
The murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others continue to demonstrate our society’s systemic devaluing of Black lives. Safe streets mean so much…
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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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Chicago launches Our Streets as part of COVID-19 response
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a new program to create more space for people walking and biking during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Our Streets initiative “invites Chicago neighborhoods to…
Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.
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Chicago Bike Week
Join us for Chicago Bike Week June 19-26. While no in-person events are scheduled, there will be plenty of opportunities to participate virtually!
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The Bike to Work Challenge
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Boulevard Lakefront Tour
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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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