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<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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Chicago Policy

Ja’lon James, 11, struck in N. Lawndale is 3rd Chicago child killed in 2 weeks

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Bicycling

LaSpata said bikeway blockage 311 service requests can result in tickets. CDOT denies this.

Ruth Rosas

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Divvy’s new pricing is unaffordable to many residents, and therefore inequitable

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CPD victim-blamed Lily Shambrook’s mom. Safe streets protest planned this Sunday.

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Lily Grace Shambrook, 3, killed by trucker, is 2nd recent child fatality on/near Leland

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Illinois lawmakers OK more expressway, DLSD cams, fail to legalize speed cams on highways

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SUV driver killed Raphael “Rafi” Cardenas as he rode a scooter in Lincoln Square

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Bus Transit

Chicago’s proposed Equitable TOD ordinance would fight segregation and car-depedency

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Despite its warts, Chicago is the sweet spot of affordability and good transportation access

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An SUV driver killed Martha Velazquez on Columbus in Ashburn. A road diet is planned.

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