Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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UPDATE (11/26/19): Mayor Lightfoot’s budget passed Chicago’s City Council, including new fees on Uber and Lyft. Mayor Lightfoot announced Friday she’ll use a portion of the revenue from new downtown […]
Earlier this week, developers, city leaders, advocates, and residents celebrated the official opening of the riverfront path at Lathrop Homes, one of the first local trails built by a public-private […]
Carol Maher came to bicycling relatively late in life. But the 58-year-old retired IT project manager has certainly made up for lost time. Since she took up cycling four years […]
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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 […]
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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Whether it’s at the neighborhood, regional or national level, Active Transportation Alliance works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.