Today’s Headlines
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9:16 AM CDT on October 29, 2013
- CTA Blasts Moody’s for Downgrading Its Credit Score (Reuters, Crain’s)
- CTA and Metra Shoot Down RTA Proposal to Consolidate Borrowing Authority (Tribune)
- Are the Suburbs Getting Their Fair Share of Transit Funding? (Herald)
- Upcoming CTA Meetings, Construction Projects and Other Landmarks (RedEye)
- Petition Calls for Fewer Parking Spots at New Wrigley Development (DNA)
- Cab Driver Sued For Kicking Out Gay Couple After Kiss (Sun-Times)
- Open House on Broadway Bike Lanes Wednesday Evening (DNA)
- Pritzker Garage Will Be a Campaign Issue in Next 49th Ward Election (DNA)
- Metra Saves Some Chicagoans From Grueling Reverse Commutes (NPR)
- Transitized Checks Out Vancouver Transportation Infrastructure
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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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