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

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One-day 500 bike giveaway

By Ted Villaire | June 15, 2016

Post image: I had all sorts of adventures on bicycles as a kid. We had unfiltered, unsupervised and unrestricted fun.   In the 70’s, we popped wheelies, we rode with no […]

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 […]

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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Upcoming Events

May is Chicago Bike Month

        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 […]

Bike Commuter Challenge

Ride. Win prizes. Impress your friends. Newbies and veterans alike are invited to participate in our month-long annual biking competition that happens in late spring/early summer.

Advocacy Connect: Better mobility in Chicagoland

Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour. Both the city and suburban chats happen every other […]

Bike the Drive

Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 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 Transportation Alliance works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.

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Advocacy & Legislation

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In Your Community

When it comes to making our streets safer and better for walking, biking, and public...

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...

We envision a Chicagoland that is a fun and healthy place to live, work, and play.

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