Today’s Headlines
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9:12 AM CDT on July 3, 2014
- Children’s Librarian on Bike Killed by Motorcyclist on Evanston PBL Street; No Citations (CBS)
- CTA Adding Service for Its First Ventra-Only July 4 (RedEye)
- A Seattle Perspective on Kubly’s Appointment to Head of SDOT (Crosscut)
- Driver Led Police on 80 MPH Chase on Milwaukee in Jeff Park (DNA)
- AAIM Report: Naperville Is Top Suburb for DUI Arrests (Tribune)
- An Evanston Alderman Wants Mandatory Licensing for Bikes (Evanston Now)
- Coverage of Steven Vance & Ryan Lakes’ “Curbee” Bike Footrest (RedEye, ChicagoInno)
- Divvy Traffic Pattern Map shows Most Popular Routes (DNA)
- Lincoln Square Divvy Users Generally Staying in the Neighborhood (DNA)
- … While Logan Square to Wicker Park Is a Popular Route (DNA)
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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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