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

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Help build a transportation platform for Illinois’ gubernatorial election

By Kyle Whitehead | April 14, 2022

Active Transportation Alliance is planning a campaign to educate candidates and voters about key transportation issues facing the state and we need your help.  Take our brief survey to share […]

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How can Chicago suburbs become more walkable and bike-friendly?

By Kyle Whitehead | April 13, 2022

With gas prices surging and climate threats getting worse, many towns across the Chicago region are trying to do more to support walking and biking as transportation options. But they […]

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New Chicago scooter program heightens need for more protected bike lanes

By Kyle Whitehead | April 7, 2022

Mayor Lightfoot announced Chicago’s first multi-year electric scooter sharing program will launch in early May, introducing 4,000 new micromobility vehicles to city streets and bike lanes. The new program adds […]

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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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Saddle up on Sunday, August 31, 2025 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]

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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 Trans works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.

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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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