Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Post image: Every day in Illinois, five kids are hit by a car while within one block of a school. Unsafe streets keep kids across the state from walking and biking, […]
Bus rapid transit (BRT) has gained momentum in the United States, especially in Midwest cities like Cleveland and Chicago. Detroit is looking to be added to the list, but it […]
Post image: There is a lot of buzz around driverless — or “autonomous” — cars. Here at Active Trans, we’re trying to learn more about how these vehicles could affect […]
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Active Transportation Alliance invites you to our 2026 Movers & Shakers Ball, as we celebrate progress made and the exciting possibilities the future holds for sustainable transportation. Thursday, April 23 […]
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 […]
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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.