<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


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Advocates asked mayor, CTA board to delay hiring new prez. Johnson reportedly had already chosen one. Special meeting ended without vote

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Pedestrian Fatalities

The tragic death of Maria Ochoa, 88, is more evidence that traffic calming and a road diet are badly needed on Archer, to protect seniors and others

Today’s Headline for Friday, June 6

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The CTA and Transport Chicago led a behind-the-scenes tour of the Red and Purple Modernization project

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

What’s going on? Politicians, agencies, experts, and advocates weigh in on the transit funding cliffhanger

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 5

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The Tribune Editorial Board has a come-to-Jesus moment about what they previously called “the so-called fiscal cliff”

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<p>Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.</p>


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