Post image: The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail runs along the historic canal that was built in the mid-1800s to help connect the east coast to the Gulf of Mexico for commercial trade. The canal, now a National Heritage Area, has a rich history of bustling commerce in an era before railroads and highways. In 1933, this waterway was closed to […]

Post image:  Can you find a great day on the CTA — a.k.a. an elevator status board with “All elevators in service”? Know how to find hidden treasures in the Chicago Pedway?  Looking to lend a hand to Active Trans’ community partners and our current initatives?  All of these opportunities and adventures are yours to be had during Active Trans’ […]

The Chicago region is home to a transit network that connects many communities together. However, not everyone drives or has easy and direct access to a train station or bus stop, which can be miles away from someone’s home or job. Active Transportation Alliance believes walking, biking and transit go hand-in-hand. By having trains and buses accommodate bikes, people are […]

Post image:  Giving public transit vehicles priority with dedicated lanes is one of the best ways to speed up buses, but it only helps if other vehicles obey the law and steer clear of the lanes. Unfortunately, far too often that hasn’t been the case in lanes used by the Loop Link, Chicago’s first bus rapid transit corridor that launched […]

Post image:  Active Transportation Alliance puts together a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in August to help better plan your walking, biking or running route. For more information on conditions on the Lakefront Trail, check out our Twitter. Saturday, August 6 BTN Big 10K & 5k run/walk 7 a.m. Grant Park Course map   […]

Post image:  TransitCenter’s new report, “Who’s on Board 2016: What Today’s Riders Teach Us About Transit That Works,” concludes that speed and frequency of transit matter most to riders.  The report is comprised of survey results from 3,000 participants from 17 cities including Chicago, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Seattle, and three specially convened focus groups. The report […]

Post image:  New to bike riding? Or do you just want to brush on up on your rusty bicycling skills? Either way the Chicago Department of Transportation has you covered. CDOT is offering free bicycle riding classes for adults from July to September on Chicago’s South and West Sides. CDOT’s Learn to Ride program features 30 free bike riding classes […]

Have you wondered how to get pot holes fixed or have you evetn looked for safety tips on biking? Active Transportation Alliance’s resource bank serves as a source for information you’re searching for about biking, walking and transit. Learn how you can take action in your community through our advocacy resources such as our Menu Money Guide or our CDOT […]

Post image:  Looking for a comfortable bike route between Chicago and Indiana? Look no further! The 2016 Northwest Indiana Regional Greenways & Blueways map has just been released for free to the public.  This past winter and spring, staff at Active Trans worked with the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) to update and revamp its 2012 map for people […]

Post image:  Last year, Active Trans worked with hundreds of members and supporters throughout the City of Chicago to develop our vision for the future of biking in the city, called Bikeways for All. This summer we’re building off of that work and compiling all the best practices and priorities for improving biking in Suburban Chicago.   Our Suburban Bikeways […]