Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 18
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8:59 AM CDT on July 18, 2016
- Country Transportation Plan Pushes Better Funding for Walking & Biking (Tribune, DNA, ATA)
- Active Trans Looks at Pace’s Pan for Pulse Rapid Bus Service From Evanston to O’Hare
- Carter Says He’s Open to Tweaking 31st St. Bus Pilot to Help Ensure Success (Sun-Times)
- Man, 53, Struck & Injured While Biking Across Metra Tracks in Morton Grove (Tribune)
- Second Memorial Ride for Fallen Courier Blaine Klingenberg Held in Bakersfield, CA (ABC)
- Bike Advocate: Police Ignore Threats to Cyclists on the South Side (Chainlink)
- Tribune Looks at the Growth of Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing in Chicago
- Wabash Is Closing Between Madison & Monroe for ‘L’ Station Construction (DNA)
- South Chicago Velodrome Is in Danger of Closing Again Due to Insurance Requirements
- Who Were Those Terrific Singers on the Chicago Avenue Bus? (DNA)
- Lawrence Jaunt Bike Ride Series Kicks Off Thursday 7/21 With Ride to Argyle Night Market
- Active Trans’ Kickstand Classic Fun Race & Fundraiser Happens 9/25 in Bartlett, IL
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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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