Active Transportation Alliance

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Active Transportation Alliance
PredecessorChicagoland Bicycle Federation
Founded1985; 40 years ago (1985)
TypeNon-governmental organization
Focusbiking, walking, transit
Location
Coordinates41°53′12″N 87°37′44″W / 41.8866261°N 87.6289914°W / 41.8866261; -87.6289914
Area served
Chicago metropolitan area
Websiteactivetrans.org

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.[1][2][3][4][5]

The group publishes the Chicago Bike Map with Chicago Department of Transportation.[6]

Its advocacy efforts include:

Events

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Active Transportation Alliance is involved with organizing many different events, some of which include:

Leadership

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In 2020, Amy Rynell was named executive director of Active Transportation Alliance.[19][20] Luann Hamilton serves as president of the board.[21][22]

References

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  1. ^ Koziarz, Jay (November 8, 201). "Transit advocacy group offers solutions to address Chicago's declining bus ridership". Chicago Curbed. Vox Media.
  2. ^ Henderson, Audrey (May 21, 2020). "Chicago transportation advocates seek equitable route forward for public transit". Energy News Network.
  3. ^ "Mayoral Candidates Share Ideas for Improving Transit at Active Trans Forum". Streetsblog. January 17, 2019.
  4. ^ Lutz, BJ (January 7, 2010). "It's Snowing. Don't Forget to Shovel". NBC5 Chicago.
  5. ^ Hilkevitch, Jon (February 12, 2014). "Civic group proposes closing parts of 20 Chicago streets". Chicago Tribune.
  6. ^ "Chicago Bike Map 2015" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. June 8, 2015.
  7. ^ Spielman, Fran (March 15, 2019). "Active Transportation Alliance defends Emanuel's bike-sharing deal". Chicago Suntimes.
  8. ^ "Active Transportation Alliance launching idea for car-free streets". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media. February 13, 2014.
  9. ^ Wisniewski, Mary (November 18, 2019). "Fairer fares for the poor?". Chicago Tribune.
  10. ^ "Chicago Streets for Cycling Plan 2020" (PDF). Chicago Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Chicago Park District & Active Transportation Alliance Present Lakefront Trail Usage Study". Chicago Park District. August 12, 2011.
  12. ^ Kuzma, Cindy. "The Lakefront Trail Renovation Is Done. Here's What's New". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  13. ^ "Lakefront Trail Users Adjusting to Newly Separated Bike, Pedestrian Paths". WTTW News. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  14. ^ "Transit Future". Center for Neighborhood Technology. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "Bike the Drive a rare car-free ride on Lake Shore Drive". Daily Herald. August 25, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  16. ^ "Thousands of cyclists shut down DuSable Lake Shore Drive for annual Bike the Drive event". ABC7 Chicago. August 31, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  17. ^ Kim, Stephanie (June 12, 2019). "Gear Up For Chicago's 2019 Bike To Work Challenge". WBEZ Chicago. Chicago Public Media.
  18. ^ "Winter Bike Challenge Presented by Keating Law Offices". Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  19. ^ "Amy Rynell". Crain's Chicago Business. May 6, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  20. ^ Villaire, Ted (March 6, 2020). "Active Transportation Alliance has selected Amy Rynell as its next executive director". Active Transportation Alliance. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  21. ^ "Keynote Speakers | Meet Our Leaders". TRANSPORT CHICAGO. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  22. ^ "Staff & Board of Directors". Active Transportation Alliance. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
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