Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 26

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By John Greenfield

9:08 AM CST on November 26, 2019

Data shows price of shared Uber trips in Chicago has risen significantly while UberX price hasn’t (Reuters)
Several injured, including 3 children in Brighton Park crash; driver cited for lack of child seats (Sun-Times)
Turning jeep driver critically injured man, 22, in Steger crosswalk, sun in driver’s eyes blamed (Southtown)
Why Chicago needs dedicated funding for walking and biking safety infrastructure (Active Trans)
The 312 RiverRun bicycle causeway near Addison Street is ready to ride (Active Trans)
Cosmic Bikes discusses its plans for Bike Shop Day on 12/7, including donations to Lydia Home (BRAIN)
CTA Holiday Train rolls out on Friday (CBS)

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– John Greenfield, editor, Streetsblog Chicago

John Greenfield

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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