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

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Will driverless cars be good for cities?

By Ted Villaire | March 11, 2016

Post image: There is a lot of buzz around driverless — or “autonomous” — cars. Here at Active Trans, we’re trying to learn more about how these vehicles could affect traffic […]

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No public money should be spent on O’Hare Express

By Ted Villaire | March 8, 2016

Post image:  A recent announcement by Mayor Emanuel has revived the idea of building an express train from O’Hare to downtown, but city leaders should proceed with caution. The Chicago […]

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Communities join forces to bring back bus routes

By Ted Villaire | February 26, 2016

Post image:  When advocacy groups combine their efforts, their chances for success grow.  That’s what happened when a group of advocates on the South Side of Chicago and another group […]

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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

While Chicago consistently rates well compared to its peers throughout the world...

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