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The push for transit funding and reform in Illinois continues

By Active Transportation Alliance | June 3, 2025

With the clock winding down on Saturday, lawmakers couldn’t find a way to put the $770 million transit shortfall at the top of the list of a packed agenda. Now, […]

$139 million for walking, biking, and trails announced from state

By Maggie Melin Czerwinski | June 2, 2025

What can nearly $140 million do to improve walking, biking, and trails in Illinois? The answer is a lot! Indeed, one of the many great features of walking and biking […]

Time is running out! Tell Gov. Pritzker: Illinois needs $1.5B for transit to keep our communities thriving

By Jim Merrell | May 30, 2025

With a May 31 deadline looming, leaders in Springfield are working down to the wire to address the region’s transit funding and operations crisis. If new funding is not approved […]

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Movers & Shakers Ball

Active Transportation Alliance invites you to our 2026 Movers & Shakers Ball, as we celebrate progress made and the exciting possibilities the future holds for sustainable transportation. Thursday, April 23 […]

Advocacy Connect: Better mobility in Chicagoland

Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour. Both the city and suburban chats happen every other […]

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