Built from and for our Community

We’re a group of neighbors from Chicago’s Northwest Side who came together around a simple idea: transform an underused rail line into a public, multi-use trail. Inspired by experiences near the Bloomingdale Trail and Illinois Prairie Path, we know the direct impact a trail can have on families, neighborhoods, and the broader Chicagoland community. Today, we’re meeting with nonprofits, city officials, and legislators to make this vision a reality—for our kids, our neighbors, and everyone who calls this city home. Contact us with ideas and questions and sign up to receive news and updates.


George Witchek

Jim Franke

Irma Barreto
Ally Brisbin
Marco Chaidez
Jeremy Cuebas
Emmanuel Garcia
Dan Jacobs
John Karnuth
Gina Rizzo
Andrew Urdiales

Megan Blomquist
Patricia Murray
Ross Schaefer
Barbara Scott

Marco Alcala
Anna Moorhead
Kyra Young

Melanie Franke
Ryan Sinon

Patrick Murray

Scott Wilson

Lily O’Shea

Ryan Carey
Pat Corcoran
Tom Lis
Emily Plagman-Frank