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By John Greenfield

9:03 AM CST on November 18, 2013

More Metra Trouble: Deputy CEO Placed on Administrative Leave (Crain’s)
Speed Cameras Installed by Horner Park (DNA)
Green Line Shutdown for Cermak Work Rescheduled for Next Week (CTA)
Amtrak Train Delayed Six Hours by Flat Spot on Wheel (Tribune)
Problems With Ventra Transit Benefit Program (RedEye)
How Are Bike Lanes Perceived in African-American Neighborhoods? (People for Bikes)
The Role of CMAP in Regional Planning (Sun-Times)
CTA Will Add Signs Encouraging Riders to Offer Seats to Pregnant Women (CBS)
After LSD Incident, Kass Calls for Abolishing Divvy (Tribune)
Local Lawyers Discuss Divvy Liability (Chicago Grid)
Naked Ambition: Woman on Red Line Claims to Be “Goddess of the Train” (Chicagoist)

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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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