Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, March 7
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9:05 AM CST on March 7, 2023
- ATA: Here’s how to advocate for Complete Streets and Smart Streets ordinances, facing Council vote Wednesday 3/15
- Matt Martin discusses how the legislation would help keep bike riders safe in a WLS radio interview
- 1 killed in 2-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 113 near Bauer Road in Will County (NBC)
- 2 CPD officers hurt in crash with Jeep driver early Tuesday morning at Michigan/18th (ABC)
- Southwest Collective is giving away free bikes at its monthly community bike rides
- Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage signs debut at Pulaski Day celebration in Wicker Park (Block Club)
- CTA holding job fair for bus mechanics and drivers Friday 3/10, 9-3 PM at HQ, 567 W. Lake St. (WTTW)
- Metra banning bicycles (and onboard drinking) on all trains Saturday 3/11, RID Sunday 3/12 for St. Pat’s parades
- Equiticity hosts info session for Mobility Opportunities Fund Tuesday 3/14, 4:30-7:30 PM at 1558 S. Hamlin Ave.
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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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