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

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Creating a complete bike network in Edgewater

By Ted Villaire | June 30, 2017

Post image: A groundbreaking bikeways project is starting up in Edgewater, which Active Trans hopes sets a precedent for all of Chicago's neighborhoods. This past week the Chicago Department of Transportation […]

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Bikes, boulevards and beer

By Ted Villaire | June 30, 2017

Post image:  Postponed–stay tuned for more information about the rescheduled date.   Join us as we combine three favorite things for many people: bikes, boulevards and beer!  On Sunday, July […]

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Despite progress, biking options limited in suburbs

By Ted Villaire | June 29, 2017

Post image:  People who bike in Chicago's suburbs know that the vast majority of suburban towns don't feel safe or welcoming for people on two wheels.  Super-sized streets with relentless traffic […]

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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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In Your Community

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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...

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