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

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Our strategic plan gives priority to equity & inclusion

By Ted Villaire | August 29, 2017

Post image: “We believe that mobility equity is fundamental to human and civil rights. Car-centric transportation systems are fundamentally unfair and unjust, exclude the needs of those who cannot or […]

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Dashed bike lanes are solid step for Milwaukee Ave.

By Ted Villaire | August 28, 2017

Post image:  In a victory for people who bike, new bike lanes are coming to Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park.  As part of a series of near-term improvements to the […]

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Vision Zero Chicago Summit postponed

By Ted Villaire | August 17, 2017

Post image:  After announcing our first Vision Zero Chicago Summit last week, Active Transportation Alliance heard from several community leaders who were concerned the event wouldn’t be inclusive. While our […]

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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.

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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Advocacy & Legislation

We work with decision makers, local organizations and community members to improve...

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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