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

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Reading staged for bike shop drama

By Ted Villaire | September 17, 2014

 Last week, Active Trans was thrilled to be the guest of honor at a reading of a new play by Chicagoan Neil Connelly, "RIDE," at the revered Logan Square bike […]

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Help make bicycling count

By Ted Villaire | September 15, 2014

The Chicago Department of Transportation's Complete Streets program needs volunteers for the Fall 2014 Downtown Bike Count. The fall count is scheduled for the following dates and times: Tuesday, Sept. […]

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Northwest suburban communities adopt vision for Des Plaines River Trail

By Ted Villaire | September 12, 2014

People who live and work in seven communities along the Des Plaines River Trail are on their way to having better access to this iconic trail in northern Chicagoland. Today, […]

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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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Transit

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Bicycling

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