Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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The Coalition for a Modern Metra Electric was founded about five years ago with the core question, “What would it take to get more Chicagoans riding Metra?” Comprised of nine […]
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Murphysboro, Illinois, is on its way to creating safer streets for its residents. The city collaborated with the Jackson County Health Department and Active Trans to conduct a sidewalk audit […]
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Not to brag, but Active Trans is involved in some exciting projects around the region. If we have the capacity to help and it looks like we can make a […]
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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.
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Join us on Tuesday, December 2 to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, meet fellow members, and offer a round of applause for our awardees. The movement has grown by leaps and […]
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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.