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By John Greenfield

9:23 AM CDT on March 28, 2013

45th Ward Menu Money May Be Used for New Protected Lanes, Bike Corrals (DNA)
Ventra Contract Guarantees the CTA a Minimum of About $500K Per Year (Tribune)
CTA Posts Website Listing Ventra-Related Fees (Tattler)
Problems With RedFlex Go Back Several Years (Tribune)
Man Found Guilty of Felony DUI in Naperville Road Rage Case (Tribune, Sun-Times)
Man Faces Drug Charges After Crashing Into Police Car in Rogers Park (Tribune, DNA)
Local Mom Creates App Rating Quality of Chicago Playlots (DNA)
If You Choose to Ride Outside the Protected Bike Lane, Be Extra Cautious (Kevindes)
Don’t Tell Women to Avoid Bike Harassment by Not Looking “Too Sexy” (Tiny Fix)

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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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