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9:14 AM CDT on April 16, 2013

    • After Boston, CTA Increases Frequency of "See Something, Say Something"Announcements (DNA)
    • Boston Reminds Us to Be Alert While Riding Transit (Tattler)
    • North Side Ward Staffers Discuss Bike share Locations (Patch)
    • BRT Station Contest Could Help Chicago's Lagging Rep for Transit Design (ArchitectureChi)
    • Metra's Union Northwest Line Trains Halted After Person Struck in Desplaines (Tribune)
    • Red Line Service Disrupted by a Small Fire in the Subway (RedEye)
    • North Chicago Cop to Plead Not Guilty in Fatal Lake Shore Drive DUI (DNA)
    • Uninsured Driver "Right-Hooks" Cyclist in Bucktown, Fracturing His Clavicle and Hand (Kevenides)
    • Turin Bike Shop Reopens in Lincoln Square (DNA)
    • Forrest Claypool and Justin Bieber Have a Lot in Common (RedEye)

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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 'L' train.

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