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

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Clear the Way generates over 500 reports

By Ted Villaire | October 20, 2016

Post image: Our Clear the Way Campaign has officially come to an end, and the response couldn't have been better. For this campaign, Active Trans asked people biking and walking to […]

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River Trail action plan released

By Ted Villaire | October 17, 2016

Post image:  While Chicago’s lakefront park and trail system is second to none, the Chicago River has not yet reached its full potential as a place for community recreation and […]

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Hit and run crashes should be a focus of Vision Zero

By Ted Villaire | October 13, 2016

As Chicago develops an action plan to eliminate traffic crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries, one of the questions we need to tackle is why so many people involved […]

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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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Transit

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Bicycling

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Walking

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