Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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Leaders should get on board with Metra Electric pilot

By Kyle Whitehead | September 19, 2019

The Chicago region is on the cusp of a big victory for transportation equity. Now our elected officials must carry it across the finish line. Cook County is working with […]

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Show your support for the Leland Greenway extension

By Julia Gerasimenko | September 13, 2019

Want a chance to let the Chicago Department of Transportation and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin know you support the extension of the Leland Greenway? On Tuesday, September 24, you’ll […]

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Taking the safe streets fight to D.C.

By Barb Cornew | September 10, 2019

While transportation may not be the biggest issue in national politics this year, members of Congress do understand how important it is for their constituents to be able to get […]

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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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Advocacy & Legislation

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In Your Community

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Transit

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

Bicycling

A lot has changed since our founding as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation in 1985, but...

Walking

While Chicago consistently rates well compared to its peers throughout the world...

We envision a Chicagoland that is a fun and healthy place to live, work, and play.

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