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

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Come to Member Meeting & Advocate Summit, Nov. 17

By Ted Villaire | October 14, 2015

Post image: Each year, Active Trans invites its members to come together to discuss what we’ve done in the past year and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year.  […]

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Winter Bike to Work Rally

By Ted Villaire | October 14, 2015

Date(s):  Friday, January 25, 2019 – 23:30 Event image:  Do you turn your pedals throughout the year? Join us at our next Winter Bike to Work Rally on January 25, […]

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New Pace Bus budget includes $7.6 million in new service

By Ted Villaire | October 13, 2015

Post image:  While financial constraints have left local government agencies struggling to fund public transit in recent years, at least one agency is planning to expand service in 2016. Pace, […]

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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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Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...

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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