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

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Here's a sneak peek at our latest newsletter

By Ted Villaire | July 30, 2014

Active Transportation Alliance members recently received the latest issue of our quarterly printed newsletter in the mail. If you haven’t yet taken a look at the newsletter – or if […]

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Evanston bike plan hits the brakes

By Ted Villaire | July 30, 2014

Evanston City Council members unfortunately delayed voting on a new bike plan at a recent council meeting. Most residents spoke in support of the plan, but several objected to the […]

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Working for safe crossings on North Ave.

By Ted Villaire | July 29, 2014

North Ave., between Oak Park and Ridgeland Avenues on the border of Chicago and Oak Park, presents many challenges for pedestrians. This road has pedestrian crossing signals that currently don’t […]

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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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