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By Ted Villaire | March 3, 2015

Active Transportation Alliance Privacy Policy This statement discloses the privacy policy of the Active Transportation Alliance. Active Transportation Alliance reserves the right to collect Personal Information from visitors to the […]

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Loop Link to make travel across Loop easier

By Ted Villaire | March 2, 2015

Post image:  The challenge of moving east or west across the Loop is familiar to anyone who has ever battled the daily congestion downtown, particularly during the morning and evening […]

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Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

By Ted Villaire | February 26, 2015

Celebrate the guardians of crosswalk on Wed., March 18, 2015 Crossing guards are out there to shepherd us safely across the street. They keep children safe from traffic throughout 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.

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.

Learn about our work

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.

Here’s our strategy:

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Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...

Advocacy & Legislation

We work with decision makers, local organizations and community members to improve...

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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