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Cook County plan prioritizes transit, biking, walking

By Ted Villaire | July 15, 2016

Post image: Cook County released its first transportation plan since 1940 this week and it contains lots of good news for people who ride transit, bike and walk. The plan has […]

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Rapid Transit coming to Dempster Street

By Ted Villaire | July 13, 2016

Post image:  A new state of the art rapid transit service is in development to take riders from Evanston to O’Hare International Airport. The Pulse Dempster Line will connect the […]

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Ride N' Seek

By Ted Villaire | July 12, 2016

Welcome to Ride ‘N Seek, the no-car-needed scavenger hunt brought to you by the Active Trans Associate Board. From July 30 to August 11, adventurers will have the chance to […]

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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

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Bicycling

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