Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 5
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9:12 AM CDT on May 5, 2015
- Foxx’s Chief of Staff Dorval Carter, a Former CTA Exec, to Replace Forrest Claypool (Sun-Times)
- RTA Chief: We Can Handle Operations Funding Cuts if We Get More Cash for Infrastructure (Crains)
- Demolition of Old Tracks by Wilson Station Moving at Lightning Speed (Uptown Update)
- CDOT Installing New ADA Ramps on State From Roosevelt to 18th (Sloopin)
- Active Trans Will Host 3-Part Series on Family Cycling, Including How to Bike While Pregnant
- Keating Law Offering Free “I Look for Bikes” Bumper Stickers to Motorists
- Spot One of 5 Blackhawks-Themed Divvy Bikes & You Could Win Tickets, Schwag (NBC)
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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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