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  • Here’s a full breakdown of the recent drop in CTA ridership (WTTW)
  • CBS: Why is CTA still running normal schedules? (Spoiler: to transport workers, avoid crowding)
  • Metra will be closing one car on all of its trains to protect train crews (Patch)
  • Chicago Family Biking’s Rebecca Resman discusses car-free parenting (Chicago Parent)
  • 8 beautiful bike rides in the region (sadly at least 2 of them are closed) (Chicago Parent)
  • Here are some fun online bike/ped education resources for kids during SAH (Active Trans)
  • Illinoisans discuss their love of cycling (Illinois Times)

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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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