Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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WHAT Active Trans' Our Lakefront campaign aims to make walking and cycling safer and more convenient along our lakefront while increasing access to public transit. We advocate for making biking, […]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, bicycling in Chicago has transformed from a fringe activity to a mainstream mode of transportation, opening up the benefits of biking to more Chicagoans than […]
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NEW! See Chicago's first-ever Bus Friendly Streets Report Cards for all 50 wards and eight high-ridership routes. A healthy and growing bus system is critical to building a more sustainable […]
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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.