Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Post image: After years of planning and preparation, work is slated to begin November 30 on the southern extension of the North Branch Trail on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The project […]
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Post image: Grassroots transportation advocacy helped lay the groundwork for the landmark enactment of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), giving civil rights protections to people with disabilities. Twenty-five years […]
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Post image: Chicago’s first snowstorm over the weekend made it abundantly clear: winter has arrived. With winter's arrival also comes the need for keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Whether […]
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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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We want more people choosing transportation options that are healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.
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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.