Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Some victories are truly impactful, like the top ten 2017 stories we recently described. Others are more symbolic and/or fun, like passage of a new law that makes cycling the state […]
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Of the paltry four miles of dedicated bus lanes that exist in Chicago, the city already struggles with keeping them clear from car traffic. As we are calling for more […]
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Cuts to transit funding were buried in this summer’s state budget agreement. This is unacceptable given the proven economic, environmental and public health benefits of public transit investment. To continue […]
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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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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.