This year, Active Trans is celebrating 35 years of advocating for better transportation options in the region. To commemorate this […]
Recognizing the people working for healthier, more equitable transportation Read More
Active Trans is thrilled to be recognizing US Representative Jesús García for our 35th Anniversary celebration. Known to most people
A local champion for transportation justice Read More
2021 marks a historic milestone for the Active Transportation Alliance. The nonprofit celebrates its 35th anniversary this year in leading
Longtime staffer reflects on Active Trans’ achievements over the last 35 years Read More
A new report from Chicago’s Inspector General (IG) finds police and emergency management personnel had outsize influence on decisions to shut down transit and raise bridges during last
Report shows mayor, police drove decisions to shut down transit, raise bridges Read More
As part of the 16th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit, Active Transportation Alliance is excited to help lead a discussion about how food access
Join us at the Chicago Food Justice Summit Read More
Two community youth leaders pressed the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board at the February meeting on service and cleanliness issues,
Belmont Cragin youth urge CTA board to upgrade bus service Read More
Hundreds of advocates and community leaders joined Congressman Chuy Garcia and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in Chicago’s first celebration of National
Chicago celebrates Transit Equity Day with Reps. Garcia and Kelly Read More
Update (11/5/21): Unfortunately, the RTA has since abandoned this data-driven approach that considers racial equity and returned to a more
Progress on transit equity starts with changing funding formulas Read More
2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. The coronavirus devastated communities across Chicagoland in 2020 and the transportation impacts will be
Top 10 walking, biking, and transit stories of 2020 Read More
As we continue to fight for emergency federal support for Chicago area public transit, Active Trans joined a coalition of
Transparency needed about possible cuts Read More
