Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 20

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By John Greenfield

9:24 AM CDT on March 20, 2020

Metra has cut service in half due to low ridership. Here’s the new schedule (Tribune)
Loop Alliance: Foot traffic has dropped 63 percent during the pandemic (Curbed)
A pandemic update from Active Trans: Bike the Drive is still planned for 5/24
What it’s like taking a drive-up coronavirus test (Tribune)
How the coronavirus is impacting the hotel industry (Tribune)
What it’s like to live in a dorm-like coliving building amid coronavirus (Curbed)
Active Trans, local bike stores push legislators to keep shops open, ensure safe working conditions
Tips on maintaining your bike during the pandemic, and a directory of still-open bike shops (BLU)

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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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