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May 31 marks a crossroads for Chicagoland’s transit future. As the 104th session of the Illinois General Assembly concludes, lawmakers face a clear choice: invest in a world-class public transportation […]
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Here’s something that might surprise you: Rolling through a stop sign on a bike — when done with care — can actually make streets safer for everyone. While we’ve all […]
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Chicago has always been a city of bold ideas — from the 1893 World’s Fair to the invention of the skyscraper. This spirit of innovation extends to transportation, where Chicago […]
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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.
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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.