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

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Our amazing volunteers!

By Ted Villaire | January 13, 2016

Each year, more than 1,000 people volunteer for our organization.  Because of these dedicated people, we’re able to do so much more. Their efforts help advance our mission, allowing our […]

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Winter Bike Challenge

By Ted Villaire | January 8, 2016

Check back soon for registration details about the Winter Bike Challenge.  Meanwhile, you can learn more about the event here.  Template:  Detail template

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Latest DuPage obesity data shows need for action

By Ted Villaire | January 7, 2016

Post image:  Dupage County just released information about its obesity rates, and here’s some of the data: DuPage obesity rates among kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade public school students […]

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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.

Learn about our work

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.

Here’s our strategy:

Take Action

Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...

Advocacy & Legislation

We work with decision makers, local organizations and community members to improve...

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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