Let's make walking, biking, and public transit safe and equitable options for getting around Chicagoland.
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In 2026, the Illinois Department of Transportation will make $157 million available to local communities for walking and biking projects through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). This will be […]
Riding your bike through town, you feel invisible to drivers. You’re worried about children crossing the street with distracted drivers in super-sized SUVs. Yet your suburb has done little to […]
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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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 […]
Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking […]
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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