Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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First graders from Graves Elementary School in the Village of Summit are on a mission to improve their community and their walk to school. Hundreds of kids in this southwest […]
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Post image: If you’ve experienced the congestion and safety issues along Chicago Lakefront Trail near Navy Pier, you’re probably excited about the new elevated path for pedestrians and bicyclists over […]
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Post image: Each year for the Bike Commuter Challenge, team leaders from organizations around Chicagoland recruit their colleagues to compete in the big bike commuting event. This year's event, presented […]
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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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Join us on Tuesday, December 2 to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, meet fellow members, and offer a round of applause for our awardees. The movement has grown by leaps and […]
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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.