Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Post image: Thousands of schools across the country are celebrating Walk to School Day today by holding events that encourage kids to walk and bike to school. These events help show walking and […]
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Post image: Half of the students who live south of Belding Elementary in Old Irving Park/ Mayfair neighborhoods have to take a bus to get to school. A lot of […]
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Post image: Once a month, Active Trans gathers a list of events happening on the Lakefront Trail. Check out what’s going on in October. Also, we'd love to hear about […]
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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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Join us on Tuesday, December 2 to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, meet fellow members, and offer a round of applause for our advocate and volunteer awardees. The movement has grown […]
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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.