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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 6

8:57 AM CDT on August 6, 2015

    • How Transit Future Could Help Make the Ashland BRT Line a Reality (Active Trans)
    • Oak Park Approves an Anti-TOD Project With 428 Parking Spaces Next to the Green Line (Tribune)
    • Anti-TOD Tower a Block from Chicago Brown/Purple Stop Would Have 58 Units, 105 Spaces (Curbed)
    • Man Dies After Being Struck by Two Different Trucks in McHenry (Tribune)
    • Chicago Cop Charged With Felony DUI After Critically Injuring Pedestrian (Tribune)
    • Woman With History of Traffic Violations Gets Probation for Killing Pedestrian (Tribune)
    • No Injuries After Green Line Train Derails in Woodlawn (Tribune)
    • Pedestrian Safety Initiatives in Austin and Woodlawn (Active Trans)
    • Letter: While the North Shore Cracks Down on Cyclists, Drivers Are Causing the Injuries (Tribune)
    • After Threats to Traffic Court Judges, DuPage's Chief Judge Calls for More Security (Herald)
    • Goodbye Punkin' Donuts, Hello Transit-Oriented Development (DNA)
    • The 606? More Like The 666. Introducing Enemies of the Bloomingdale Trail

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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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