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Your Clear the Way photos are making an impact

By Ted Villaire | September 22, 2016

Post image: After just a few weeks, the amazing response to our Clear the Way campaign is already making an impact. The campaign was launched in response to the problem of […]

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Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities for cycling

By Ted Villaire | September 19, 2016

Post image:  It was announced today that Chicago has taken first place among best US cities for bicycling, moving up from #2 since Bicycling magazine’s last national ranking two years […]

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Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities for cycling

By Ted Villaire | September 16, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Media release   September 19, 2016   Media contact:  Ron BurkeExecutive Director Active Transportation Alliance(o) 312-427-3325(c) [email protected]   Chicago lands top spot in ranking of best cities […]

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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.

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May is Chicago Bike Month

        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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Bike the Drive

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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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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Advocacy & Legislation

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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.

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