Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 7
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8:05 AM CDT on October 7, 2016
- Safe Roads Amendment Would Help Save Funding for Non-Road Projects (Active Trans)
- Four Traffic Laws Motorists Should Follow Every Day (Active Trans)
- Legislators Are Looking to Crack Down on Long-Vacant Storefronts (Curbed)
- How CDOT Deals With Abandoned Bikes (PEW Trust)
- A Refresher About Etiquette on the CTA (CBS)
- Leave This Stunt to Chance the Rapper: Man Rides on Outside of CTA Car (Chicagoist)
- Keating Bike Law Needs Temporary Admin/Receptionist (This Guy Need Not Apply)
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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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