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9:17 AM CDT on September 16, 2013

    • CTA Launches New Safety Campaign To Keep People Off Tracks (Tribune, Sun-Times)
    • RTA Chief Details Problems With 3 Transit Agencies in Letter to Elected Officials (NBC)
    • Don't Just Fix the Metra Corruption Problem, Fund Transit Properly (Active Trans)
    • 8 Children Sustain Minor Injuries After Bus Crash at LSD/Balbo (DNA)
    • CTA Recommends Taking Ventra Card Out of Wallet Before Use (RedEye)
    • CTA Board Chairman Denies Signing Letter For Early Release of Gang Leader (Sun-Times)
    • Visitor From Indy Disappointed by Chicago's Dearth of Downtown Bike Lanes (NUVO)

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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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