<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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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, December 4

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Don’t let the motorheads remove Complete Streets infrastructure. Consider chipping in to help SBC fight for better walk/bike/transit.

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49th Ward says the car-free Glenwood Alfresco block is going back to drivers on weekdays. Nearby Jarvis Square will stay car-free.

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At RTA board meeting, Executive Director Redden discussed lessons from Asia, the move to NITA, and improving bike-ped access to transit

Catching up with legendary Chicago bike advocate Kathy Schubert

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 13

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Chicago’s capital plan would cut traffic-safety funding by nearly 70% as CPD lawsuit and CFD pension costs climb

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 10

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What’s the future of Archer? Safe Streets advocates faced off against car activists backed by pro-charter school lobbying group Urban Center

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CBS’s one-sided and misleading report about Archer Avenue is a great example of how *not* to cover a traffic safety project

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Like transit, SBC was recently saved from the brink! But we still need your help to raise $50K to keep rolling through 2026.

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