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Post image: Housing that is walkable to public transit may soon become attainable to more Chicagoans thanks to a zoning proposal that would double the land that can support transit-convenient development. […]
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Post image: Extending the CTA's Red Line south to 130th street has been talked about for more than a decade. The project has strong public and political support, and Mayor […]
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Post image: Across the U.S., many students who live in rural areas are subjected to hours of bus riding before and after school every day. Historically, American students attended the […]
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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 awardees. The movement has grown by leaps and […]
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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.