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City data indicates “Lock-to” rule is reducing e-scooter sidewalk blockage
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Scooter ridership is down this year per vehicle compared to last year, but the average trip length is longer, and the companies have been doing a better job of complying with equity rules.
Bent wheels, slashed tires: Many bikes seized by CPD were badly damaged
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In many cases the cycles confiscated during protests have been handed over with severe -- and apparently intentional -- damage.
Help us raise $50K in addition to $75K from Chicago Community Trust to expand SBC
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Our expanded budget would allow us to promote Courtney Cobbs to co-editor and launch a new weekly feature on transportation issues imapcting Chicago's Latino community.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 16
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Person in car fatally shot man, 26, inside Morse Red Line station at 6 PM (Tribune) Hit-and-run pickup driver struck woman, 61, at bus stop in South Loop, injuring her legs (Block Club) Police chase ends in 4-car crash at Roosevelt and Dan Ryan with at least 1 person injured (Tribune) Church near California Blue […]
RTA is helping Cicero and Riverside update zoning to encourage walkability and TOD
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The work is being done through the RTA’s Community Planning program, which offers technical assistance and funding to local municipalities and intergovernmental organizations.
Financially struggling Metra launches a marketing blitz to coax riders back onto trains
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The new media juggernaut, dubbed "My Metra," includes ads on TV, traditional radio, streaming radio, billboards, social media, website, mailings and other formats.