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Aurora, Fox River Trail get protected bike lanes

By Ted Villaire | June 14, 2016

Post image: Protected bike lanes (PBLs) are for more than just Chicago and directly-adjacent suburbs. Aurora, welcome to the (growing) club! On May 13, the City of Aurora officially opened a […]

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Tips for a safe, fun Chicago Bike Week

By Ted Villaire | June 13, 2016

Post image:  Active Transportation Alliance is celebrating Chicago’s commitment to bicycling with the 25th annual Chicago Bike Week during June 10-17.  Residents cruising around the city on two wheels will […]

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City breaks ground on Big Marsh bike park

By Ted Villaire | June 13, 2016

Post image:  This past weekend, the Chicago Park District officially broke ground on the Big Marsh bike park, which has been in the works for several years. This unique project […]

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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

Compared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...

Bicycling

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