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Beyond Chicagoland

North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride pedaled in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s footsteps

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The Polar (Vortex) Express: Riding Amtrak during last week’s storm disruptions

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.</p>


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City Nerd calls DuSable LSD the worst waterfront highway in North America

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Chicago’s climate superpower: How transit-oriented development can help address global warming

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Congress poised to head off potential Metra-disrupting rail strike, impose contract terms

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Railroad strike threat resurfaces, could impact most Metra lines

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Mayors CHIP in to win Chicago Hub Improvement Program upgrades to Union Station

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In the Northwoods: How to bring a bike on Amtrak for an Upper Midwest adventure

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High Speed Rail Alliance wants better train service in Chicago and across the nation

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Yay, Metra service is spared! What were options for riders in the event of a strike shutdown?