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

Recent Blog Posts

The weblog of Active Transportation Alliance

Make Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park bike friendly

By Ted Villaire | February 22, 2017

Post image: In 2017, Active Trans will shine a spotlight on a several Chicago streets in need of improved biking, walking, and transit options. First up: North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker […]

Learn More

IDOT’s Eisenhower plan: big price tag, little congestion relief

By Ted Villaire | February 21, 2017

Post image:  If the main goal of the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway project is to reduce congestion, the recently released preferred alternative likely won’t do the trick. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) […]

Learn More

Take our survey — help improve Chicago’s bus service

By Ted Villaire | February 20, 2017

Bus ridership has been declining significantly over the last several years. Why are fewer people riding the bus? There are many reasons for this decline, but we believe the central […]

Learn More

Frequently Viewed Documents


Annual Reports & Financial Information

Review our annual reports section to give you an introduction to the important work that we've been doing in recent years.

Let us help you


Have questions about how to develop policies and plans that promote active transportation? Let us know how we can help.

DID YOU KNOW?

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.

Learn about our work

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.

Here’s our strategy:

Take Action

Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...

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.

Scroll to Top