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<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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Study: We Can’t End Car Dependency Without Disincentivizing Driving

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Study: Black Cyclists Die 4.5x More Often Than White Cyclists

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Distracted driver killed Peter Paquette, 75, hours after nearby safe streets rally

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At huge rally, demands for safe streets: “Let two beautiful souls, Rafi and Lily, guide us.”

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Why Nearly A Fifth of Pedestrians Deaths Happen on Freeways — And How to Stop It

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The 3 Secret Ingredients To Building Bike Networks Fast

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Study: Cycling is 10x More Important Than Electric Cars For Reaching Net Zero

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OPINION: Make Cars Safer for People Outside of Vehicles