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New commuter rail coming to Northwest Indiana

By Ted Villaire | January 26, 2017

Post image: Our regional commuter rail network is getting a major expansion in Northwest Indiana thanks to the West Lake Corridor Project, also known as the South Shore Line extension. Led […]

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Active Trans Board of Directors

By Ted Villaire | January 24, 2017

Learn about the people who serve on the board of the Active Transportation Alliance.   Dionne Baux Active Trans Member since: 2017Active Trans Board Member: since 2017 Dionne is the […]

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New law clarifies right-of-way for bikes

By Ted Villaire | January 4, 2017

Post image:  Despite all the progress of recent years, the belief that streets are only for cars is still far too common among people in Illinois and across the country. […]

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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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