Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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Ever wonder how the Active Transportation Alliance got its start? Well, Suzan Pinsof can tell you firsthand. The retired urban planner and bicycling advocate was instrumental in creating the nonprofit […]
When COVID-19 cases and deaths were rising in Chicago in March and April, the pandemic hit communities of color on the South and West Sides of Chicago at disproportionate rates. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of what we perceive and know about mobility and transportation. In recent months, Active Trans met with more than 100 stakeholders who are […]
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Active Transportation Alliance invites you to our 2026 Movers & Shakers Ball, as we celebrate progress made and the exciting possibilities the future holds for sustainable transportation. Thursday, April 23 […]
Join Active Transportation Alliance staff and invited guest speakers for one-hour regular chats for Chicago and suburban advocates during the lunch hour. Both the city and suburban chats happen every other […]
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Whether it’s at the neighborhood, regional or national level, Active Transportation Alliance works with residents, lawmakers and community leaders to make biking, walking and transit easier and more inviting.