Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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My life was forever changed when my husband, Jay, was killed in 2014, struck from behind while riding his bicycle by a then 89-year-old driver returning home at dusk in […]
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Post image: Active Transportation Alliance compiles a list of events happening each month along the Lakefront Trail. See what's going on in the month of July so you can better plan your […]
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BRT is a state-of-the art bus system that provides the reliability and speed of rail, but at the fraction of the cost. Although it started gaining momentum in the United […]
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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.
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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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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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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.