Today’s Headlines
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9:07 AM CDT on October 15, 2014
- CTA and Pace Plan to Unveil Ventra Mobile Ticketing App Today (Tribune)
- Other Outlets Look at Active Trans’ Safe Crossings Campaign (Tribune, Crain’s, DNA)
- Emanuel Plans to Double the Number of Officers Trained to Work as Bike Cops (DNA)
- Reilly, Hotel Association Prez Gripe About Proposed Garage Parking Tax Hike (Sun-Times)
- Railroad Merger Could Help Expedite Freight Through Chicago (Crain’s)
- Courage Campaign Working on Ads to Fight Sexual Harassment on the CTA (DNA)
- After a Sexual Assault on Sauganash Trail, Laurino Leading Bike Tour of the Path (DNA)
- Fioretti Calls for Freeze on Red Light Cams, But City’s Not Installing Them (Expired Meter)
- Complaints About Rude CTA Bus Drivers Are on the Rise (RedEye)
- Yellow Line Service Was Temporarily Suspended Due to Switching Problems (Tribune)
- Wilmette Hopes Metra Cafe Run by Local Music Venue Will Jazz Up Commutes (Tribune)
- People Who Saw Divvy Rider on Ryan Were Kinder Than Those Who Saw One on LSD
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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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