Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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For decades, people biking, walking and running on the Lakefront Trail have had to face cars whizzing by and poor sight lines at extremely busy street crossings near Navy Pier. […]
A coalition of 15 community-based organizations joined Active Trans in asking candidates for mayor and city council to support a set of policies that will make it safer and easier to walk, […]
Newly unveiled plans for the once-in-a-generation reconstruction of Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square feature many exciting improvements for walking, biking, and transit. However, they fail to provide kind of transformative […]
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Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking […]
Join us on May 20, 2026 as we honor those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and […]
Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]
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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.