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Post image: Since we last wrote about the protected bike lane on Kinzie Street — and 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly’s efforts to get the lane temporarily removed to accommodate construction […]
Transit systems as large as Chicago’s are complex networks where one seemingly minor issue can cause ripple effects throughout the entire system, slowing trains and frustrating riders all over city. […]
Post image: If you’ve got a rack or a basket on your bike, consider riding on Milwaukee Avenue past Huron Street on Thursday, May 28 between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. […]
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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 […]
Ride. Win prizes. Impress your friends. Newbies and veterans alike are invited to participate in our month-long annual biking competition that happens in late spring/early summer.
Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour. Both the city and suburban chats happen every other […]
Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 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 Transportation Alliance works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.