Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 7
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9:10 AM CDT on June 7, 2016
- Active Trans: Responsibility for Fatal Crashes Lies with Drivers, Not Pedestrians
- MPC: Union Station Should Implement Burnham’s Original Plan for High-Rise Above Station
- Chicago Is a Role Model as Detroit Moves to Build a Functional Transit System (Michigan Live)
- More Info on the CTA’s Heritage Fleet Rail Car & Bus Preservation Program (DNA)
- Daytime Closure of Clybourn From Racine to Southport for Water Main Work (DNA)
- Ridge Closed Between Bryn Mawr & Thorndale for 5-6 Weeks (DNA)
- Edison Park Alderman, Committeeman Spar Over Proposed Anti-TOD (Curbed)
- Artists Are Creating Installations for New South Lakefront Hiking Trail (DNA)
- Be Thankful That “Drunken Rideshare Tales” Narrators Didn’t Drive Home (RedEye)
- The Next Chicago Bike Safety Debate: Are Beekeeper Suits Needed for Cycling? (DNA)
- Transport Chicago Conference This Friday Features Q & A With Blankenhorn, Luann Hamilton
- Evanston Bike Expo This Sunday Features Divvy Info, The Recyclery & Mr. Bike
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