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

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Volunteer for the Fall 2015 Downtown Bike Count

By Ted Villaire | September 17, 2015

Post image: The Active Transportation Alliance is recruiting volunteers to help with the Fall 2015 Downtown Bike Count. The Fall count is scheduled for the following dates and times:  • Tuesday, […]

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Stretch of South State St. now easier for walking

By Ted Villaire | September 17, 2015

Post image:  State Street between 69th and 79th Streets on Chicago’s South Side has not beeen a welcoming place to walk. Located just east of the Dan Ryan Expressway, the […]

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Donate your car and downsize for good

By Ted Villaire | September 17, 2015

Post image:  Many non-profit organizations accept donations of cars to benefit the organization, but the Active Transportation Alliance wants more than your donation.   We want to help you downsize […]

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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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