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Post image: On Friday, President Obama signed the first long-term federal transportation bill in more than a decade into law, and there’s plenty of good news for people who bike, walk […]
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Post image: You encounter it regularly. A friend, co-worker or even a family member makes a disparaging remark that turns all cyclists into scofflaw adrenaline junkies with little concern for […]
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Post image: North suburban Highland Park is a city dedicated to building a better bike culture. Last year, the city partnered with Active Trans to become the first Family […]
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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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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.