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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 11

8:58 AM CDT on October 11, 2016

    • Chicago Ranked 3rd Best City in U.S. for Active Living, Party Thanks to Divvy (Tribune)
    • Law Encouraging Alternatives to SOV Trips Could Reduce Congestion (Crain's)
    • Death of Cyclist Joni Beaudry Prompts Update in IL "Rules of the Road" Booklet (Tribune)
    • Family of Maya Medovaya, Killed by Right-Turning UPS Truck, Is Suing Company (WLS)
    • Amtrak May Add Chicago-Milwaukee Runs, Shorten Travel Times (Wisconsin DOT)
    • LA's Orange Line Can Serve as a Model for Chicago BRT (Active Trans)
    • 36th Ward PB Ballot Includes Traffic Calming Near Local Schools (DNA)
    • New Designated Driver Service Could Help Prevent DUIs (RedEye)
    • How They Installed a Tunnel for the Red Line Under the Chicago River (DNA)
    • 20 Can't-Miss Sites Participating in Open House Chicago (Curbed)
    • Luftwork Will Create a Major Light Installation on 606's Milwaukee Bridge (Chicagoist)
    • Wedding Bells on the 'L': Couple Marries on CTA Train (WLS)

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John Greenfield

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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