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<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


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Fatality Tracker

Alex Rivera, 32, struck and killed by his wife, who was “attempting to drive off,” was the first pedestrian fatality on Chicago streets in 2025

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Transit Equity

UIC urban planners examine transit commute disparities in the new report, “Race, travel time, and earnings in Chicagoland”

Cameron Bolton

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Tactical Urbanism

At a Tactical Urbanism Visioning Session, Strong Towns Chicago members discussed an idea for DIY bus benches

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Chicago Transit Board appoints acting president, discusses customer service and public safety

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RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard pitches ambitious ‘Transforming Transit’ initiative to Chicago stakeholders

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City Council elects to form working group to study reduced speed limit as vote on 25 mph ordinance hits speed bump

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How the United Center could go from a sea of sprawling parking lots to a bustling, walkable pedestrian district

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


Steven Vance

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Metro Rapid Ride bus at the State Street station.

Taking a ride on Madison’s new (and quick) bus rapid transit line

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State Policy

Under the rotunda: Hundreds of transportation and environmental advocates went to Springfield for Climate Day at the Capitol

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Safe Streets

After residents demanded action, CDOT installed temporary traffic calming on deadly Pulaski Road. Will IDOT let them make it permanent?

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