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Study finds BRT leads to economic development

By Ted Villaire | January 22, 2016

Many cities across the United States are adopting bus rapid transit (BRT) as a cost-efficient way to improve their public transportation system.A new study by Arthur C. Nelson from the […]

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Celebrating King's dream and bike equity

By Ted Villaire | January 21, 2016

Post image:  On Monday, Active Trans was out in support of Slow Roll Chicago’s second annual Big Marsh Freedom Ride, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  The event was intened […]

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Help plan future of transportation in Will County

By Ted Villaire | January 15, 2016

Post image:  Will County wants your input on walking, biking and taking public transit. Will County Division of Transportation will be shaping its Long Range Transportation Plan with a new […]

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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

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Bicycling

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