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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>


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Driving

Eyes on the street: A perfectly good bump-out is rendered useless by lack of signs

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Chicago Policy

To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating

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Design

Colorful new art installations have arrived at the Montrose Blue, Diversey Brown stops

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Bicycling

Residents pushed back on decision to dismantle Dickens, but Slow Street is already gone

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Newest car-free Cafe Streets mostly appear to be doing booming business

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Sorry Dickens Greenway NIMBYs, the avenue is slated to become a Slow Street

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Strong Support from Residents — Including Lots of Kids — at Dickens Greenway Hearing

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CDOT Data Shows Greenways Reduced Crashes; Dickens NIMBY Website Launched

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Scooter Rider Who Struck Pedestrian on Sidewalk Critically Injured During Police Chase

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Dickens Greenway NIMBYs Are More Worried About Being Hit by Cyclists Than Drivers

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