Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 10

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By John Greenfield

9:00 AM CDT on August 10, 2018

After Trucker Killed Cyclist, Bike Advocates Call for More Side Guards (Sun-Times)
…Others Blame the Tragedy on Bottleneck Caused by Construction Site (CBS)
Driver Who Fatally Struck Lorenzo Bryant, 37, Wanted on Homicide Charges (Sun-Times)
Active Trans Releases Recommendations for Fixing Logan/Western
Curbed Checks Out the Car2Go Pilot
Fast Facts About the CTA (CBS)
Active Trans‘ Boulevard Lakefront Tour Is This Sunday

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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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