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The Bicycle Film festival has been celebrating bicycles through art, film, and music since 2001. This year, when the festival makes its virtual stop in Chicago February 24 – March […]
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Update (11/5/21): Unfortunately, the RTA has since abandoned this data-driven approach that considers racial equity and returned to a more standard formula process for allocating federal funds. This decision has […]
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For the past four years on February 4, a network of transit rider unions, community organizations, environmental groups, and labor unions have organized Transit Equity Day. Transit Equity Day serves […]
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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 […]
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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.