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9:16 AM CDT on May 9, 2014

    • Bicyclist Killed in Harwood Heights Crash (Keating)
    • Census: Bike Commuting Doubled in Chicago Over Last Decade (Tribune, DNA)
    • Ex-CTA Staffer Says He Was Fired for Blowing Whistle on Budget (Sun-Times)
    • I-53 Extension Funding Hits a Roadblock (Transitized)
    • Why Did It Take So Long to Fund a New 35th Street Pedestrian Bridge? (Tribune)
    • Insurance Co.: "Bicyclist Has Greater Duty to Maintain Proper Lookout" (FK Law)a bicyclist has a greater duty to maintain a proper lookout - See more at: http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2014/05/universal-casualty-company-tries-to.html#sthash.ic8ZhOJ2.dpufa bicyclist has a greater duty to maintain a proper lookout - See more at: http://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2014/05/universal-casualty-company-tries-to.html#sthash.ic8ZhOJ2.dpuf
    • This Year's Green Music Fest Will Be Bike-Powered (DNA)
    • Heritage Bikes Opening 2 Uptown Satellites (DNA)
    • #AskVentra Hashtag Brings Out the Comedians (Sun-Times)

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John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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