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

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Kids on Wheels rolls through second year

By Ted Villaire | June 18, 2015

Post image: Thanks to Active Trans' Kids on Wheels program, more kids in the region are learning to ride bikes safely and more schools are offering bike education.  Kids on Wheels […]

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Inexcusable feet-dragging earns NICTD special award

By Ted Villaire | June 17, 2015

Post image:  The Active Transportation Alliance is presenting the Broken Spoke Award to the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) for its distinction as the least bike-friendly commuter rail service […]

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Support Safe Routes to School in Illinois

By Ted Villaire | June 15, 2015

Post image:  Nearly five children are hit by vehicles while walking or biking within one block of a school every day in Illinois.  In response to this stark statistic, Active […]

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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

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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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