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

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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 […]

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 […]

Chicago should pair trails vision with plan for safe, connected bikeways on streets

By Ted Villaire | April 5, 2022

Last week Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a citywide vision of trails and open space projects that she said would promote the health and well-being of all Chicago residents and visitors.  […]

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Upcoming Events

Movers & Shakers Ball

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 23 […]

Advocacy Connect: Better mobility in Chicagoland

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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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.

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In Your Community

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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...

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