Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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Active Trans volunteers shine

By Ted Villaire | February 25, 2015

Post image: Last week, Active Trans hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party at Ancien Cycles in West Town.  The event was an opportunity to celebrate the great work performed by our […]

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What can improve Chicago's streets?

By Ted Villaire | February 23, 2015

Post image:  Imagine, if you will, a city that features wide (and safe) sidewalks, an abundance of bike racks, bike workstations on street corners, and public gathering spaces with trees, […]

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Walking assessment in Chicago Heights

By Ted Villaire | February 20, 2015

Post image:  Recently, a group of people in the south suburban community of Chicago Heights did a walkability assessment of Dixie Highway as it runs through the town. The group, […]

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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.

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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.

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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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