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

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August events on the Lakefront Trail

By Ted Villaire | August 1, 2016

Post image: Active Transportation Alliance puts together a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in August to help better plan your walking, biking or […]

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What makes a strong transit system?

By Ted Villaire | July 27, 2016

Post image:  TransitCenter’s new report, “Who’s on Board 2016: What Today’s Riders Teach Us About Transit That Works,” concludes that speed and frequency of transit matter most to riders.  The […]

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CDOT offers free bike riding classes

By Ted Villaire | July 26, 2016

Post image:  New to bike riding? Or do you just want to brush on up on your rusty bicycling skills? Either way the Chicago Department of Transportation has you covered. […]

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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

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