Date(s): Friday, June 15, 2018 – 23:30 to Friday, June 29, 2018 – 23:30Event image: Newbies and veterans alike are invited to participate in the two-week-long Bike to Work Challenge, an annual biking competition among workplaces throughout Chicagoland. Join us in June.  External link: http://bikecommuterchallenge.org/

Date(s):  Sunday, May 27, 2018 – 23:30 Event image:  Experience one of the best bike rides in the world on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, when people on two wheels take over Chicago's Lake Shore Drive for MB Bike the Drive.  External link:  http://bikethedrive.org

Post image:  On Wednesday the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) announced 66 projects will receive federal funding over the next five years to reduce congestion, improve air quality and enhance non-motorized travel in the city and suburbs. The projects are being funded by two federal programs that have been critical to making biking, walking and transit more safe and […]

Date(s):  Thursday, March 7, 2019 – 16:45 Event image:  Join us on March 7, 2019 as we celebrate people throughout the region who helped make great strides in biking, walking and transit in Chicagoland.   External link:  http://activetrans.org/awards-reception

Post image:  Each year, Active Trans invites its members to come together to discuss what we’ve done in the past year and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year.  It’s an occasion for members to become more familiar with the work of Active Trans and have crucial input into what the organization will focus on in the coming […]

Date(s):  Friday, January 25, 2019 – 23:30 Event image:  Do you turn your pedals throughout the year? Join us at our next Winter Bike to Work Rally on January 25, 2019.

Post image:  While financial constraints have left local government agencies struggling to fund public transit in recent years, at least one agency is planning to expand service in 2016. Pace, the suburban bus provider in the Chicago region, released its proposed 2016 budget last week, and it includes nearly $8 million in new service. The budget also includes a 25 […]

Date(s):  Wednesday, December 5, 2018 – 15:15 Event image:  Don't miss this once-a-year event that truly celebrates the spirit of Active Trans. Get to know your fellow volunteers and members at our Annual Meeting and Mixer. Join us December 5, 2018.    External link:  http://activetrans.org/member-volunteer-event

Post image:  One of Active Trans’ main goals is to make bicycling a comfortable transportation option for everyone no matter their age or ability.  But we know through research, observation and countless conversations that the average person is much more likely to hop on a bike when they are able to bike in places where they feel safe and comfortable.  […]

Post image:  Thousands of schools across the country are celebrating Walk to School Day today by holding events that encourage kids to walk and bike to school. These events help show walking and biking as safe, fun ways to get to school — all while promoting the health benefits of biking and walking.  Why is there a Walk to School Day? With […]