Post image:  In the U.S., one in seven students has a disability. While many students with disabilities are able to walk or roll to school independently or with moderate assistance, many face physical or developmental limitations to making that trip.  In Illinois, 13.7 percent of students receive individualized special education services in school. Students with disabilities are guaranteed transportation services […]

Post image:  Every month, Active Trans compiles a list of events happening on the Lakefront Trail. See what’s happening in the month of November. To keep updated on current conditions on the Lakefront Trail, follow us on Twitter.    Sunday, November 8Hot Chocolate 15/5kTime: 7 a.m.Location: Millennium Park – Butler FieldCourse Map   Saturday, November 14Chicago’s Perfect 10 RunTime: 7:30 […]

Post image:  To highlight some of the new streetscape improvements that were made in the 28th Ward — including newly added bike lanes —  Alderman Jason Ervin and Active Trans recently hosted a community bike ride in the Garfield Park neighborhood. On a sunny Saturday morning, a group of residents and 28th Ward allies gathered with their bikes at the corner of […]

Date(s):  Sunday, August 12, 2018 – 17:00 Event image:  Bike through some of Chicago’s most interesting neighborhoods while enjoying historical landmarks and points-of-interest along the way. Look for this event in late summer, 2019.  External link:  http://www.bltride.org

Post image:  The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) budget released Thursday doesn’t include a fare hike or service cuts, but it’s clear the agency will still need more funding to meet rising transit demand citywide. CTA leaders are rightly being praised for their proposed budget in a difficult financial climate for state and local government. The agency has earned a reputation […]

Date(s):  Thursday, June 21, 2018 – 13:45 to Friday, June 29, 2018 – 13:45 Event image:  Celebrate biking in the region during Chicago Bike Week, presented each June. In addition to the Bike to Work Challenge, you're invited to join the Bike Week Rally.   External link:  http://www.activetrans.org/bikeweek

Post image:  Fall is budget season in the Chicago region and that means we've entered a critical stage in our Transit Future campaign with the Center for Neighborhood Technology(CNT). As talks continue with President Toni Preckwinkle and all 17 members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, here are three ways you can help: 1. SIGN AND SHARE: County leaders […]

Post image:  Public demand for more walkable communities is arguably at its highest point in recent history. Support from decision makers is catching fire, and the cross pollination between transportation planning and public health is starting to bear fruit. Trusted experts like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Public Health Association, and major foundation funders like […]