Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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For more than 30 years, Active Trans has been working to make the Lakefront Trail safer and easier to use. In the past year or so, parts of the trail […]
Because urban trails encourage more people to bike, walk and run, they happen to be one of the best tools we have to improve public health. This desire to help […]
Every day in Illinois, an average of 5 kids are hit by drivers of motor vehicles within one block of a school, and more are hit beyond the school zones. […]
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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.