Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Under Mayor Emanuel’s leadership, Chicago strengthened its commitment to building safer streets that make it easier to get around without a car. The mayor was a national leader in building […]
Learn MoreA bill that adds the Dutch Reach method to Illinois’ Rules of the Road manual and adds bike safety questions to the state driver’s license exam has been signed into […]
Learn MoreA new analysis shows the Chicago region has grown more car dependent since 1980, and that a different approach is needed to create healthier, more sustainable and more equitable communities. […]
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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 May 2 for our 40th Anniversary Movers & Shakers Ball, featuring an exclusive design exposition on the future of sustainable transportation in Chicagoland ABOUT THE EVENT […]
More InfoThroughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to give biking a try. The month-long […]
More InfoThis annual bicycle ride honors those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and dozens of Illinois communities.
More InfoWe 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.