Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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When Illinois passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act last fall, many credited former State Representative Elaine Nekritz as one of the main reasons the legislation made it across […]
For many people who love to bike, winter is the perfect season to dream up new ways to get more riders in the saddle. If you enjoy planning events that […]
Update 12/22/25, 3:00 PM Recently, Active Transportation Alliance and our allies met with the Mayor’s Office and Chicago Department of Transportation regarding changes in local bond funding for safe streets […]
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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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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 […]
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.