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Post image: Every day in Illinois, five children are hit by a vehicle within one block of a school. Many of these crashes lead to life altering injuries and some are […]
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Post image: People walk, run and ride bikes on the Lakefront Trail year round, but with spring blooming, trail users should expect trail use to grow over the next several […]
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A bike network is only as strong as its weakest link, but a new proposal by 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly threatens to remove one of the most critical connections […]
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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 May 2 for our 40th Anniversary Movers & Shakers Ball, featuring an exclusive design exposition on the future of sustainable transportation in Chicagoland ABOUT THE EVENT […]
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Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to give biking a try. The month-long […]
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This annual bicycle ride honors those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and dozens of Illinois communities.
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Saddle up on Sunday, August 31, 2025 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]
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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.