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| Predecessor | Chicagoland Bicycle Federation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985; 40 years ago (1985) |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | biking, walking, transit |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 41°53′12″N 87°37′44″W / 41.8866261°N 87.6289914°W / 41.8866261; -87.6289914 |
| Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Website | activetrans |
Active Transportation Alliance (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to promote better biking, walking, and transportation options.
It publishes the Chicago Bike Map with Chicago Department of Transportation.
Its advocacy efforts include:
- Large-scale bike sharing
- Car-free Streets
- Fair Fares Chicagoland
- Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan 2020
- Improving Lakefront Trail
- Transit Future
Events
- Bike the Drive
- Boulevard Lakefront Tour
- Chicago Bike Week
- Winter Bike Challenge
References
- Koziarz, Jay (November 8, 201). "Transit advocacy group offers solutions to address Chicago's declining bus ridership". Chicago Curbed. Vox Media.
- Henderson, Audrey (May 21, 2020). "Chicago transportation advocates seek equitable route forward for public transit". Energy News Network.
- "Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum". Streetsblog.
- Lutz, BJ (January 7, 2010). "It's Snowing. Don't Forget to Shovel". NBC5 Chicago.
- Hilkevitch, Jon (February 12, 2014). "Civic group proposes closing parts of 20 Chicago streets". Chicago Tribune.
- "Chicago Bike Map 2015" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. June 8, 2015.
- Spielman, Fran (March 15, 2019). "Active Transportation Alliance defends Emanuel's bike-sharing deal". Chicago Suntimes.
- "Active Transportation Alliance launching idea for car-free streets". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media. February 13, 2014.
- Wisniewski, Mary (November 18, 2019). "Fairer fares for the poor?". Chicago Tribune.
- "Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan 2020" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- "Chicago Park District & Active Transportation Alliance Present Lakefront Trail Usage Study". Chicago Park District. August 12, 2011.
- "Transit Future". Center for Neighborhood Technology. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- Kim, Stephanie (June 12, 2019). "Gear Up For Chicago's 2019 Bike To Work Challenge". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media.
- "Winter Bike Challenge Presented by Keating Law Offices". Retrieved January 25, 2021.
