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Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 7

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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John Greenfield

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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