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

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Longtime volunteer clocks in 18 years of service and counting

By Maya Norris | December 7, 2021

To say Kevin Crowley is dedicated to the Active Transportation Alliance is an understatement. Crowley, 33, has been volunteering for Active Trans for 18 years — more than half of […]

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Chicago must advance equity and sustainability with new federal transportation funds

By Kyle Whitehead | November 22, 2021

The Infrastructure Investment in Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a historic opportunity for the Chicago area to move beyond car-centric planning and advance racial and environmental justice through transportation investments.  Now we need to make sure regional leaders take […]

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Join a virtual town hall on CTA bus electrification

By Kyle Whitehead | November 15, 2021

47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin and 1st Ward Ald. Daniel LaSpata are teaming to host a virtual discussion on Chicago’s progress toward electrifying its bus fleet. The event, which is […]

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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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Do you want better transportation options in the region? Getting involved with our...

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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