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

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Transparency needed about possible cuts

By Kyle Whitehead | December 16, 2020

As we continue to fight for emergency federal support for Chicago area public transit, Active Trans joined a coalition of advocates calling for our transit agencies to share more information […]

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Food access survey results show discomfort, lack of access

By Ted Villaire | December 11, 2020

In preparation for an upcoming virtual town hall on the topic of food access and public transit on December 15, we conducted a survey. The goal was to gain insight […]

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Exercise demo

Virtual exercise demos help bicyclists stay active and prevent injuries during COVID

By Ted Villaire | December 11, 2020

Like so many other clubs last spring, the Bike Palatine Club canceled its rides and events, prematurely ending a packed schedule for the cycling season. Then an offer came in […]

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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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Advocacy & Legislation

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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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