Today’s Headlines
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9:14 AM CDT on August 14, 2014
- Red Light Cam Probe Widens as Feds Indict Former RedFlex CEO (Tribune)
- Editorial: If Rahm Can’t Restore Faith in Red Light Program, He Should End It (Tribune)
- $40 Million Brown Line Repair Contract Awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure (Crain’s)
- CTA May Bankroll Traffic Signal Changes to Ease Bus Movements (RedEye)
- Emanuel Unveils Rehabbed Harrison Station (DNA)
- Numerous Street Closures, Parking Restrictions Planned for Air & Water Show (DNA)
- Hoosiers on the Hoof: Indianapolis Hosts 1st-Ever Indiana Walk Summit (Active Trans)
- Settlement for Cyclist Struck While Riding in Woodridge Crosswalk (Keating)
- Online Tools Help Chicago Cyclists Recover Stolen Bikes (CBS)
- Chicago Bike Mom Check Out the Harrison PBLs
- Sleep Tight: Despite Video, CTA Says It Hasn’t Seen Bedbugs on Rail Cars (RedEye)
- 2 of “16 Rules of Living in Chicago”: Watch for Cyclists & Don’t Bike Like a Jerk (Time Out)
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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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