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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CST on March 6, 2014

U.S. DOT Recommends Ashland BRT, Red & Purple Rehab for Federal Funding (Tribune)
TOD Ordinance Called “Stupid” at Meeting on Low-Parking Building by Sheridan Stop (DNA)
Western Closed This Weekend for Bloomingdale Bridge Transplant (The 606, DNA)
Rough Winter for Amtrak (Tribune)
No Charges for Driver Who Killed Female Pedestrian in Aurora (Tribune)
Rahm: Contractors Responsible for Fixing Streets Where Potholes Quickly Appeared (DNA)
City Will Crack Down on Construction Crews Parking on Sidewalks (DNA)
Trek President Talks About How He Pushes Healthy Living to Employees (DNA)
…But Is He a Fat Shamer? (Tiny Fix)
How Has Ventra Been Working for You Lately? (Tattler)
Cop-sicle: Officer Patrols Beverly by Bike All Winter (Beverly Review)

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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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