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By John Greenfield

9:22 AM CST on February 26, 2013

Public Transportation Advocates Call for Dedicated Transit Funding (DNA)
Serious Crime on CTA is Down 19% But Theft Is Up 16% (CTA)
More Security Cameras on CTA Hasn’t Stopped Overall Increase in Crime (Sun-Times)
CTA Launches New Website to Help Riders Navigate During Red Line Rehab (Tattler)
Editorial: Concealed Weapons on Buses and Trains is a Bad Idea (Tribune)
Wells Street Bridge Closure for CTA Trains starts Friday (RedEye, DNA)
DePaul Students Create “Transit Buddy” App for CTA (RedEye)
Company Sends Bill to Injured Cyclist for Damage to Truck Door; Biker Victorious (Kevenides)
Strategies for Getting More Women on Bikes (Lawyer Jim)
Roscoe Village Bikes Offers Repair Classes (DNA)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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