Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
Recent Blog Posts
The weblog of Active Transportation Alliance
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 […]
Learn More
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 […]
Learn More
Join us in February for a week-long mobilization event aimed at creating better walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland’s suburban communities. Suburban Action Week, taking place February 15 – 20, […]
Learn MoreSign Up for Updates
Frequently Viewed Documents
Let us help you
Have questions about how to develop policies and plans that promote active transportation? Let us know how we can help.
DID YOU KNOW?
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.
Upcoming Events
Join us on Tuesday, December 2 to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, meet fellow members, and offer a round of applause for our advocate and volunteer awardees. The movement has grown […]
More InfoWe want more people choosing transportation options that are healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.
Learn about our work
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.