Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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The alarm bells are ringing loudly, and the stakes could not be higher. Without immediate action, the Chicago region’s transit system faces a catastrophic breakdown that will ripple through communities, […]
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The long-awaited moment has arrived! After years of dedicated advocacy and collaboration, communities across Illinois soon will have the power to design intersections that are safer for people walking and […]
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Rohan Uppalapati, a high school senior at Walter Payton College Prep, is driven by a deep interest in computer engineering and urban planning. This passion extends to creating safer, more […]
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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.