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A new, signature attraction along Chicago River

By Steve Simmons | November 25, 2019

The Chicago River gained an awe-inspiring addition with the recent opening of the Riverview Bridge on the North Branch, now the longest pedestrian and bike bridge in the city. The […]

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Free fares for youth is part of vision for equitable transit

By Lynda Lopez | November 25, 2019

Nationwide, there’s been a growing interest in allowing youth to ride public transit for free. Following the approach of cities like Sacramento and San Francisco, a movement has been building […]

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Brother of crash victim advocates for safer streets

By Maya Norris | November 20, 2019

Andrew DeMott is channeling his family’s tragedy into a catalyst for change. Since his brother was killed in a car crash while bicycling home early this year, DeMott has been […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.

We want more people choosing transportation options that are healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.

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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.

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Transit

Compared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...

Bicycling

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Walking

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