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The Case for Decriminalizing Fare Evasion

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Cleveland Police Enforcement of Transit “Proof-of-Payment” Ruled Unconstitutional

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Car Dependence Is a Poverty Trap That States Exploit to Raise Money

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New Oregon Law Aims to Shed Light on Police Bias in Traffic Stops

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The “Jaywalker” Brutalized By Sacramento Police Was Stopped for No Reason at All

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.

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Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

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