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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 in […]
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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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Post image: If you’re interested in raising awareness about the effects of climate change and are excited with the prospect of taking a multi-day cycling trip through beautiful countryside, you’re […]
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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.