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San Francisco gets first BRT project off the ground

By Ted Villaire | February 10, 2016

Like Chicago’s, San Francisco’s bus system for years has struggled to gain riders due to slow, unreliable service. As leaders in both cities have begun to invest in bus improvements, […]

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Lipinski honored for his active transportation track record

By Ted Villaire | February 9, 2016

Post image:  At our 30th Anniversary Soiree on February 22, Active Trans will be giving U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski our Extra Mile Award for his continued support for cleaner, healthier […]

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Adding lanes to Stevenson won’t relieve congestion

By Ted Villaire | February 8, 2016

Post image:  Last week Governor Rauner announced a proposal to add managed travel lanes to Interstate 55 under a public private partnership. If approved by the Illinois General Assembly, the […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Bike the Drive

Saddle up on Sunday, August 31, 2025 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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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...

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