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

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Will “Idaho Stop” law come to Chicago and suburbs?

By Ted Villaire | November 3, 2015

Post image: The “Idaho Stop” law for cyclists is one of many changes that the Active Transportation Alliance would like to see in the Chicago region — but it’s one of […]

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Bus Rapid Transit can be successful in the USA

By Ted Villaire | November 2, 2015

Take note, Chicago, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s HealthLine is the highest rated BRT line in the United States and a prime example how it can be successful.  The […]

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Students with disabilities need safe routes

By Ted Villaire | October 29, 2015

Post image:  In the U.S., one in seven students has a disability. While many students with disabilities are able to walk or roll to school independently or with moderate assistance, […]

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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.

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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.

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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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