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Welcome to the Illinois Department of Transportation's Active Transportation page, your comprehensive resource for all things related to walking, biking and other forms of active transportation in the State of Illinois.
Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling or using a wheelchair, that promotes physical activity while traveling from one place to another. In Illinois, active transportation plays a vital role in enhancing public health, reducing traffic congestion and promoting sustainable mobility options for residents and visitors, alike.
By investing in infrastructure, programs and policies that support walking and biking, IDOT is committed to create a safer, more accessible and vibrant communities across the state. Explore our website to learn more about the benefits of active transportation, find resources for planning and implementing active transportation projects, and discover opportunities to get involved in advancing walking and biking in Illinois.
Active Transportation Resources
- Illinois Active Transportation Plan Visit Illinois' first Active Transportation Plan - Walk Roll Illinois. This plan contains the vision, goals, strategies, action items and resources to address walking, biking and rolling in Illinois.
- Bicycle Facility Inventory System The Bicycle Facility Inventory System is for Bicycle Facility Owners Only. It is an online, interactive map database that includes helpful information about bicycle lanes, paths, trails, and their associated characteristics, where IDOT and bicycle facility owners can maintain a statewide dataset. If you would like access, please email us at: DOT.BikePed@Illinois.gov.
- Bike Maps Access up to date digital maps, static digital maps and order paper Illinois State Bicycle maps.
- Interagency Council on Bikeways: This council is a collaboration initiative comprising representatives from various state agencies, local governments and advocacy groups, dedicated to advancing the development and connectivity of bikeways across the state.
