Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 9
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• “RTA legislative proposal can deliver faster, more frequent, safer, reliable transit service,” including a regional Transit Ambassador Pilot Program
• Op-ed from president of the Civic Foundation: “How Chicago transit is governed requires reform before the state rescues it with cash” (Tribune)
• “Public outcry against proposed cuts to Chicago-area transit system” (World Socialist Website)
• “Portage Park Neighbors Oppose Revised Plans For Drive-Thru Panda Express” (Block Club)
• Op-ed: “Expanding housing access to recently incarcerated Illinoisans is a worthwhile investment” (Sun-Times)
• Here’s Active Trans’ writeup of their Movers and Shakers Ball, including lots of photos of attendees
• Divvy bike-share offers a new Popemobile. Will Pope Leo XIV return to his birthplace for a Blessing of the Bikes?
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