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Here are some good resources for getting started living car-free in Chicago

Kea Wilson is Senior Editor for Streetsblog USA. She has more than a dozen years experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She lives in St. Louis, MO. For tips, submissions, and general questions, reach out ther at <a href="mailto:kea@streetsblog.org">kea@streetsblog.org,</a> on X at <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogkea">@streetsblogkea,</a> or on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/keawilson.bsky.social">@keawilson.bsky.social.</a>

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Bicycle Safety

Protecting Non-Motorists Makes NTSB ‘Most Wanted List’ For the First Time

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Bicycle Infrastructure

How Portland’s Transportation Bureau Lied About Bike Lanes

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EYES ON THE STREET: How Hoboken Has Eliminated Traffic Deaths

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes the transportation column for the Chicago Reader weekly paper. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.

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LaSpata’s ordinance would remove reference to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code

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Dave Colon

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It’s Illegal To Smoke A Joint And Ride Your Bike, But Not THAT Illegal

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Five Questions About Biden’s Infrastructure Package

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NEW DETAILS EMERGE: Police Declined To Cite Drivers in Shawn Bradley Crash

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New ‘Controlling Criteria’ Will Make Sidewalks, Bike Lanes a Default Feature In State Road Projects

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Bike Light Legislation Renews Debate Over Policing’s Role In Traffic Safety