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Vance: Contact &amp; Donate

Connecting people to information about how to improve walking, biking, and transit

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Streetsblog Chicago

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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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Beyond Chicagoland

Slow Roll Chicago: Vision Zero Must Address Structural Racism as a Cause of Traffic Violence

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Slow Roll Calls for Greater Black and Brown Ownership of the Vision Zero Process

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Chicago Policy

2017 Has Been a Deadly Year for Pedestrians, With 27 Fatalities So Far

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In Response to Community Leaders’ Concerns, Active Trans Postpones Vision Zero Summit

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Does Chicago’s Vision Zero Plan Have Enough Teeth to Achieve Its Ambitious Goals?

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

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Vision Zero Strategy to Require Side Guards on Some Trucks Might Have Small Effect

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United Center Streetscape Is a Tie at Best for Cyclists, But a Win for Pedestrians

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Daily Traffic Violence Harms More People Than Intentional Truck and Car Attacks

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At Long Last, the City Releases the Chicago Vision Zero Action Plan

In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation.
From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration&#8217;s ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City&#8217;s ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.

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Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Just Unveiled Her Blueprint to Fast-Track People-Friendly Streets

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