Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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The rock star advocates that the Active Transportation Alliance works with took center stage at the organization’s recent 2021 Annual Meeting. Active Trans celebrated their dedication and outstanding work, and […]
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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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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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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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Upcoming Events
Join us on May 2 for our 40th Anniversary Movers & Shakers Ball, featuring an exclusive design exposition on the future of sustainable transportation in Chicagoland ABOUT THE EVENT […]
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Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to give biking a try. The month-long […]
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This annual bicycle ride honors those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and dozens of Illinois communities.
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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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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.