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<p>Transportation planner and advocate. Steven also created Chicago Cityscape, a site that tracks neighborhood developments across the city.</p>


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Design

Metra board chooses new modern passenger rail cars to replace 1950s “Gallery” cars

<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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Bicycling

Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer

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Midwest Amtrak Routes Will Get More Bike-Friendly With Onboard Racks

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Beyond Chicagoland

Amtrak’s Midwestern Service Got More User-Friendly This Summer

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A Car-Free Road Trip on Amtrak’s Blue Water Line Hits a Speed Bump

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The South Shore Line Is Adding Weekday Bike Service. Will Anyone Use It?

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