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

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The weblog of Active Transportation Alliance

Donate your car

By Ted Villaire | September 9, 2015

Many non-profits accept donations of old cars to benefit the organization, but we give you the tools you’ll need to downsize that car for good! When you donate your car […]

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Help improve safety on the Lakefront Trail! Take our survey

By Ted Villaire | September 9, 2015

Post image:  Helping make the Lakefront Trail safer and more convenient for everyone who uses it has been a priority of Active Trans for decades. As anyone who uses the […]

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September events on the Lakefront Trail

By Ted Villaire | September 2, 2015

Post image:  Summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of 5Ks happening along the Lakefront Trail. Every month, Active Trans compiles a list of events happening directly on […]

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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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