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

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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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Hamilton left an indelible mark on Chicago’s transportation scene

By Ted Villaire | September 10, 2019

When Luann Hamilton joined Chicago’s Public Works Department — the predecessor to the Chicago Department of Transportation — in 1985, cars were the only transportation mode given consideration on our […]

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Breaking the cycle of ugly public meetings

By Jim Merrell | September 6, 2019

A proposed project to make a street safer for people walking and biking sparks backlash. A contentious public meeting is held. Arguments based on emotion and anecdotal experience are hurled […]

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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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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...

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