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

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MB Bike the Drive

By Ted Villaire | October 17, 2015

Date(s): Sunday, May 27, 2018 – 23:30Event image: Experience one of the best bike rides in the world on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, when people on two wheels take over […]

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Federal support announced for great projects

By Ted Villaire | October 15, 2015

Post image:  On Wednesday the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) announced 66 projects will receive federal funding over the next five years to reduce congestion, improve air quality and […]

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Active Trans Awards Reception

By Ted Villaire | October 15, 2015

Date(s):  Thursday, March 7, 2019 – 16:45 Event image:  Join us on March 7, 2019 as we celebrate people throughout the region who helped make great strides in biking, walking […]

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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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