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Covering the movement to end car dependency and improve biking, walking and transit in America.

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<p>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.</p>


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John Greenfield

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Bicycling

Reality check: You can’t solve congestion by widening roads – invest in transit instead

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crime

Wave of violence against CTA workers highlights the need for Transit Ambassadors

Courtney Cobbs

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Chicago’s dearth of public restrooms limits access to public space. Let’s fix that.

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I’m fairly optimistic about the future of public transportation – if we take action now

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Federal Funding

Congressmen Garcia, Schneider introduce rail grade separation funding bill

Igor Studenkov

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electric buses

CTA budget calls for reducing pass prices, faster, more eco-friendly bus service

<p>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></p>


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Kea Wilson

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Reconciliation Looking Good For Sustainable Transportation (So Far)

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News

Murder on Red Line underscores urgent need for holistic CTA violence prevention solutions

Sharon Hoyer

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A closer look at CDOT’s plan to close Chicago’s transportation equity gap

Mia Park

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Driving

“We’ve got to do better”: Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan

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