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By John Greenfield

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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John Greenfield

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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