Post image:  When it comes to national parks, bike lanes and bus stops can be just as important as hiking trails and hilltop lookouts.   With many of our national parks located in urban areas, improvements made to these park sites need to benefit local residents as well as park visitors. Chicago’s first national park, Pullman National Monument, tells unique […]

Post image:  The final phase of one of the most anticipated biking and walking projects in the Chicago region will be delayed until 2019. Mary Wisniewski of the Chicago Tribune reported this week that the Navy Pier Flyover – which will allow people biking and walking on the Lakefront Trail to bypass congestion around the popular tourist destination – will […]

Post image:  Biking, walking and jogging enthusiasts enjoyed a big victory yesterday when the city announced a new trail, the 312 RiverRun, and broke ground on what will be the breathtaking Riverview Bridge (pictured). The "3-1-2" RiverRun trail will connect three city parks via one bicycle and pedestrian path for two miles. It'll be great for city residents to have […]

Post image:  The Active Transportation Alliance compiles a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in the month of October so you can better plan your walking, biking or running route. For regular updates about the Lakefront Trail, follow our Lakefront Trail Twitter page and the #chiLFT hashtag. NOTE: The Lakefront Trail detour […]

When Chicago’s Critical Mass started 20 years ago, cycling in Chicago was a different experience. There were few bike lanes, not nearly as many riders and rare opportunities for riders to get together and meet. Active Trans, then known as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, was 10 years old and knee-deep in the effort to bring more than 4,000 bike parking […]

Post image:  Coming up with creative ways to add trail segments along highly developed areas and ensuring that neighborhood residents are involved in the process of planning new trails are top priorities of Active Trans' campaign for a continuous Chicago River Trail. One area that presents opportunities and challenges is the 1.75-mile stretch from Lake Street in the Loop to the […]

Post image:  The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) chairs the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council (MBAC), which meets quarterly at city hall, and is open to the public for anyone to attend. The meetings are a great way to stay informed about CDOT projects and hear about initiatives and improvements to infrastructure around the city.  The meeting typically starts with sobering […]

Post image:  Have you ever wondered why you felt better after spending time in nature or exercising by water? You experienced this because research shows these activities improve mood, cognitive functioning and self-esteem. That is just one of the reasons why creating more green space like trails in urban areas is critical. Over 50 percent of the world's population lives […]

Post image:  Whether you participated last year or this is your first time hearing about it, Active Trans invites you to the charming northwest suburb of Bartlett for the Kickstand Classic, a bike race for all on Sunday, Oct. 1! This chip-timed event, which takes place on a closed road course, is open to ALL kinds of riders, skill levels […]