Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Post image: The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) released its new six-year, $11.2 billion spending plan, and it’s sadly lacking in projects that benefit people who walk, bike and ride public transit. […]
Post image: Last week, the Chicago Tribune published an article about how more people walking are getting killed by drivers in Chicagoland. While we were glad to see the coverage of this terrible […]
Post image: Wood and Cortland Streets in Bucktown are slated to get big improvements for people walking and biking. On May 25, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), along with […]
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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.