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Bicycling

What it was like being part of Better Streets Chicago’s people-protected bike lane protest

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Clark bike lanes in Edgewater are coming along, but not without their issues

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It’s time for Chicago to rid itself of the parasitic parking meter contract

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1st Ward PB election revives the idea of protected lanes on Milwaukee in Wicker

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Beyond Chicagoland

Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces

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Unsurprisingly, People for Bikes gave Chicago a low scores for bike-friendliness

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What political realities must we overcome to create a protected bike lane network?

<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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Blessing of the Bikes in Albany Park kicks off a blessedly normal summer

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At meeting on popular Dickens Greenway plan, Ald. Smith complains about “bad cyclists”

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COVID likely reduced e-scooter use, despite more scooters and larger service area last year