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Post image: Last summer and fall, Active Trans partnered up with a handful of suburban Cook County municipalities to host pop-up complete streets events. The events used everyday materials, such as […]
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This week the City of Chicago released more information about its upcoming Vision Zero Action Plan. Chicago Department of Transportation Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld made the case for Vision Zero in […]
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Blaine Klingenberg enjoyed the small things in life. He was always one to strike up a conversation, he took great pride in mowing his lawn and often had a bowl […]
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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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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 […]
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Saddle up on Sunday, August 31, 2025 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 Trans works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.