Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 8
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• Out of 150 total respondents to our surveys on Twitter and Bluesky, roughly 2/3 want Illinois to allocate $1.5B to save transit with governance reforms
• Ill-informed op-ed by ex-journalist Chris Selle about transit fiscal clff: “Before state reform, the RTA needs to heal itself” (Tribune)
• Plan passes to create a city-run nonprofit that partners with developers to build environmentally friendly housing with at least 30% affordable units (Block Club)
• “28 Vacant Lots To Be Turned Into Affordable Homes In Back Of The Yards,” 2 miles from Red and Orange stops. (Block Club)
• A Redditor said “her bike has been stolen three times near a train station.” Here are some tips for avoiding bicycle theft. (FOX)
• What happens in Las Vegas doesn’t stay in Las Vegas: Jim Kersten, CABDA, Chicago says Sin City is a terrific host city for a bicycle trade show (BRAIN)
• “A Trip Around the City on CTA is the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift.” Taking your Mom on a transit tour is a great idea! But maybe give her some roses as well.
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