Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 20
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8:54 AM CDT on September 20, 2017
- Active Trans Looks at How State Transit Cuts Are Causing Metra, Pace Fare Hikes
- How to Influence Infrastructure Spending in Your Ward (Active Trans)
- Chainlinker: Chicago Cops Favor Drivers Over Cyclists — What Can We Do About It?
- Wilson ‘L’ Station Elevator and Escalator Now Open (DNA)
- Is WalkScore Actually a Realistic Way to Measure the Walkability of Neighborhoods? (Curbed)
- Proposal Would Create 12+ Public Spaces & Installations Along 9-Mile Stretch of Irving Park (DNA)
- River Edge Ideas Lab: Architects Present 9 Ideas for Chicago’s Riverfront (MPC)
- “A Kaleidoscope of Hidden Worlds” Mural Coming to LSD’s Fullerton Underpass (DNA)
- Active Trans’ Kickstand Classic Fun Ride Takes Place 10/1 on Car-Free Streets in Bartlett
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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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