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

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Victory for bike advocacy!

By Ted Villaire | August 4, 2015

Post image: People who have been daydreaming about toting their bicycles on the South Shore Line will soon see their dreams come true thanks to advocacy efforts by Active Trans and […]

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Safe bike access at Big Marsh

By Ted Villaire | August 3, 2015

Post image:  Big Marsh bike park on Chicago’s far south side is going to be a world-class venue for mountain biking, cyclocross and BMX racing, leisurely trail riding, walking and […]

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Bikes on trains solution finally coming for NICTD?

By Ted Villaire | July 29, 2015

Post image:  On July 31, the Northern Indiana Commuter Rail District (NICTD) will be holding a board meeting to discuss how bikes can be allowed on the South Shore Line […]

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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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In Your Community

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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...

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