Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 9

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By John Greenfield

9:13 AM CST on December 9, 2022

ATA looks at Commuters Take Action’s campaign for better transit service
More coverage of the ordinance to allow towing of bike lane blockers (WTTW)
Block Club looks at the effort to reopen the Racine Green Line station
Driver injured after Metra UP-NW train strikes vehicle in Arlington Heights (NBC)
Jose Duran, 28, chef who was pushed onto Division Blue tracks, discusses his ordeal (NBC)
How to convince your residential or office building management to create a bike room (ATA)
Equiticity Light up Lawndale Holiday Ride this Saturday 12/10, 4 PM in Franklin Park
Bridgeport Holiday Lights Bike Parade Saturday 12/17, 4 PM at in Palmisano Park

I’d like to give a big thanks to everyone who has chipped in so far to help Streetsblog Chicago raise $50K by January 31 to keep the site rolling smoothly in 2023. You can make a tax-exempt donation here.

Thanks for your support, and enjoy the holiday season.

– 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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