Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 19
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9:36 AM CDT on June 19, 2018
- Sign an Active Trans Petition Calling on Chicago to Budget $20M for Biking & Walking
- The Tribune Looks at Improving the Blue Line as an Alternative to O’Hare Express
- Austin, Texas, Like Chicago, Struggles With Pedestrian Safety (WBEZ)
- Metra Heritage Corridor and SW Service Lines Stalled Due to Heat Yesterday (CBS)
- Metra Commuters Have Mixed Feelings About the New BNSF Schedule (Tribune)
- Aurora Seeks Approval for a Mile-Long Bike Trail on the SE Side (Tribune)
- As Divvy Turns 5, the Reader’s Ryan Smith Discusses the Benefits of Bike-Share
- Elgin’s “Bike, Walk, Move” Program Encourages Physical Activity June 17-23 (Herald)
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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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