Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 4
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8:58 AM CDT on June 5, 2015
- MPC Celebrates the demise of the Illiana Tollway
- …But Hinz Says It May Be a While Until the Boondoggle Is Truly Dead (Crain’s)
- Ex-CDOT Deputy Scott Kubly’s Plan for Seattle Calls for 7 BRT Corridors, Lower Speed Limits (Grist)
- CNT Op-Ed: Millennials Are Driving Less, So We Should Stop Building So Much Parking (Sun-Times)
- Pedestrian Suing Cyclist After Crash in Dearborn PBLs — No Mention of Who Had the Green (Sun-Times)
- Let’s Use the Momentum From The 606 Opening to Get More Bikeways Built (Active Trans)
- Lead Designer of the Bloomingdale Discusses the Philosophy Behind the Trail (Architectural Record)
- City May Be Losing Millions on Permit Process for Loading Zones, Disabled Parking (Sun-Times)
- Tips for Bike Commuter Challenge Participants From a New Local Bike Blogger (Active Trans)
- More Than 350 Books Will Be Shared on the CTA Next Week (DNA)
- Video: Meet the Voice Behind the CTA’s Bus & Train Announcements (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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