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No, Tribune Editorial Page Editor Chris Jones, I didn’t call just “anyone” who opposes Complete Streets a member of the “right-leaning political class”
I only applied that term to tireless Archer Avenue traffic safety project foes that are politicians and lobbyists who actually do have somewhat – or very – conservative politics.
May 1, 2026
The Rant is Due: Yet Another Anti-Bike Screed From the Trib’s John McCarron
So far this has been a banner month for the Chicago Tribune when it comes to publishing tone-deaf commentary about bicycling.
September 10, 2016
Trib Bikelash Writer is Confused About the Real Threat to Pedestrian Safety
The Tribune is a reliable source of bike backlash articles, and Monday’s op-ed by Ron Grossman was a particularly entertaining example, from a particularly confused reporter. The piece, titled “Maybe Chicago should ban bikes for a day,” argues that lawbreaking cyclists are the leading threat to pedestrians’ safe enjoyment of the city’s vibrant streets.
October 8, 2014