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

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Electric scooters: promise or peril?

By Ron Burke | June 25, 2018

Active Trans has long been a believer in the power of bike sharing to increase bicycling, sustainability, equity and more. Divvy recently topped 15 million rides since launching in 2013, […]

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Businesses benefit when employees bike to work

By Barb Cornew | June 21, 2018

The Bike to Work Challenge is one of Active Trans’ longest-running and most beloved events. The two-week-long challenge, which started on June 15 and lasts until June 29, gives workplaces […]

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Sign the petition for a Chicago Bike Walk Fund

By Ted Villaire | June 18, 2018

After a flurry of new construction from 2011 to 2015, the growth of Chicago’s networks of protected bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets has unfortunately slowed down. Chicago installed 15.9 miles […]

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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.

Upcoming Events

Movers & Shakers Ball

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 […]

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May is Chicago Bike Month

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 a try. The month-long […]

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Ride of Silence

This 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.

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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

When it comes to making our streets safer and better for walking, biking, and public...

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...

We envision a Chicagoland that is a fun and healthy place to live, work, and play.

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