Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Active Transportation Alliance had plenty to celebrate at our recent member party. In addition to turning 40 this year, we experienced a monumental win for the state’s transit system. Indeed, […]
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has made major progress transforming Chicago’s streets into safer, more accessible places for people of all ages and abilities. The city’s infrastructure bond has […]
After finishing a three-decade career at the Daily Herald, I decided to combine my work and play by creating the website Suburban Chicago Bicycling. My job at the newspaper — […]
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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.
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Active Transportation Alliance invites you to our 2026 Movers & Shakers Ball, as we celebrate progress made and the exciting possibilities the future holds for sustainable transportation. Thursday, April […]
Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour. Both the city and suburban chats happen every other […]
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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 Transportation Alliance works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.