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Streetsblog Chicago

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Angie is a Cleveland-based writer with a background in planning and newspaper reporting. She has been writing about cities for Streetsblog for six years.

Angie Schmitt

Rail Transit

The Looming Transit Breakdown That Threatens America’s Economy

Tanya became Streetsblog&#8217;s Capitol Hill editor in September 2010 after covering Congress for Pacifica Radios Washington bureau and for public radio stations around the country. She lives car-free in a transit-oriented and bike-friendly neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Tanya Snyder

The Key Human Factors That Can Lead Any City to Transform Its Streets

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.

John Greenfield

Bicycling

Thoughts About Bollards vs. Green Paint, and Chicago’s 100-Mile PBL Goal

Why Aren’t American Bike-Share Systems Living Up to Their Potential?

Michael Andersen writes about housing and transportation for the Sightline Institute. He previously covered bike infrastructure for PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy organization.

Michael Andersen

The Letter to the Times That Foresaw NYC’s Biking Triumph 10 Years Ago

Beyond Chicagoland

Does Chicago Deserve to Be Ranked the Nation’s Second Best Bike City?

Are There Any Affordable Cities Left in America?

Talking Headways Podcast: Poor Door Von Spreckelsen

Driving

Talking Headways Podcast: Knight Rider Rides Again

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

Steven Vance

Bus Transit

More State Control Over Chicagoland Transit Is a Bad Idea

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