Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.

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Safe walking and biking during COVID-19

By Maggie Melin Czerwinski | April 20, 2020

The COVID-19 public health crisis and the current stay at home order are directly impacting the way most of us move on a daily basis. Many questions have arisen over […]

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Advocates call for transit agencies to prioritize racial equity in COVID-19 response

By Kyle Whitehead | April 16, 2020

If Chicago’s transit agencies are going to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19, they need to include riders and other Chicagoland residents in their decision making. CTA ridership is […]

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Lessons in walking and biking safety

By Maya Norris | April 15, 2020

Did you know that Active Trans has an assortment of resources that advocates, teachers, and parents can use to educate children about walking and biking safety both inside and outside […]

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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.

Want better options for walking, biking, and transit in Chicagoland? Here's your opportunity to get involved.

We want more people choosing transportation options that are healthy, fun and environmentally-friendly.

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Transit

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Bicycling

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