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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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Beyond Chicagoland

Yup, ex-Vox editor Matthew Yglesias is wrong that Chicago is doomed – here’s why.

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LaSpata said bikeway blockage 311 service requests can result in tickets. CDOT denies this.

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Can we humanely improve conditions on the ‘L’? Here’s what’s happening in SF, NYC

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What if Chicago actually did have rapid transit everywhere?

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The Slow Streets movement is picking up speed, but Chicago is getting left behind

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Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable

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Chicago transportation planning is in the doldrums, and the lack of a CDOT chief isn’t helping

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Angie Schmitt

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House Bill Would Require Agencies to Address Sexual Harassment on Buses and Trains

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A Strategy for Strong Transit and Walkability in Small Cities

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