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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>


John Greenfield

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Driving

Lawrence Ware, 52, killed in West Garfield, is 2nd Chicago hit-and-run ped fatality in 3 days

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Hit-and-run driver fatally struck Octavio Bahena Urquiza, 38, in Hermosa

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Bicycling

City seeks feedback on draft ten-year “We Will Chicago” plan including transportation goals

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BikeJam

New group Chicago, Bike Grid Now! pushes for network of traffic-calmed side streets

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Beyond Chicagoland

Education, infrastructure, and holding drivers accountable > bike helmets for cyclist safety

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Big support for protected bike lanes at Clark Street Crossroad planning workshop

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Traffic safety advocates helped defeat ordinance to allow deadly speeds near parks and schools

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Public comment: Why alders should vote no on the ordinance to allow 9 mph speeding

Steven Lucy

Apple Maps street view of one side of the Kedzie-Belmont intersection showing the lack of room for cycling and deplorable sidewalk conditions.

New bike lane plan for Belmont and Kedzie still falls short

Sebastian Huydts

A photo of new pedestrian infrastructure in Barcelona, with three people walking on it.

A report from abroad: Barcelona transforms transportation—What it means for Chicago

Walking