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9:03 AM CDT on June 23, 2014

    • Metra to Offer Mobile Ticketing, Some Ventra Use, By January 1 (Sun-Times)
    • Kennedy Construction Finishes Early, Carmageddon Predictions Unfounded (Tribune)
    • 1 Out of 5 Rush-Hour Metra BNSF Trains Is Late (Tribune)
    • CTA Use by Low-Income People With Disabilities Has Skyrocketed (Tribune)
    • Teen Charged With Reckless Homicide After Striking Construction Worker  (Sun-Times)
    • Alderman Dowell Speaks Out Against Cell Phone Use While Driving (DNA)
    • Bridgeport's Morgan Corridor Getting Streetscaping Improvements (DNA)
    • Sensors on Michigan Avenue Light Poles Will Collect Pedestrian Traffic Data (Tribune)
    • Active Trans Holds Station Assessment for Clybourn Metra Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
    • Divvy Introducing Valet Service at Downtown, Lakefront Stations (DNA)
    • Cyclist Who Crashed at Construction Site Got Bruise Resembling Chicago Flag (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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