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Why Congress must deliver ongoing operations support for Chicago-area transit

By Kyle Whitehead | June 16, 2021

All residents of the Chicago region deserve access to reliable, affordable public transportation, no matter where they live. Imagine a region where every community has great bus and train service […]

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Kevin Clark’s family and others urge city to take action

By Ted Villaire | June 14, 2021

Around 100 people gathered on Saturday in Logan Square to celebrate the life and legacy of Kevin Clark, who was tragically killed while riding a bike on May 26. Kevin […]

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Annual walking & biking funding program gets a big boost

By Maggie Melin Czerwinski | June 10, 2021

Active Trans is proud to report that one of the most important state funding sources for walking and biking improvements is awarding its largest annual amount ever. The three-fold increase […]

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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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Transit

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Bicycling

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