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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, March 18

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Regional Transit

Put real experts in charge of transit: Evidence from high-functioning transit agencies

Safe Streets

Never mind the lobbyists: Ride Illinois and Bike Grid say it’s essential for state legislators to pass law designating cyclists as “intended” road users.

CTA

Inside CTA HQ, board discussed Revised Security Enhancement Plan. Outside, rallying bus drivers chanted “Respect us, protect us, pay us.”

Public Safety

Riders deserve to feel safe on the CTA: Steps to a safer transit system

Safe Streets

Last Sunday’s edition of “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” featured Latino alders and advocates, and a discussion of the Archer Avenue “biketroversy”

March 18, 2026
Fatality Tracker

Tragically, records show drivers have fatally struck three more pedestrians and a bike rider on Chicago streets this year this year

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Is SBC “importing support” for the Archer traffic safety project? And Ald. Ramirez says most of the Complete Streets work be finished this spring.

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Transit Fiscal Cliff

We asked Mayor Johnson about the transit win, Leerhsen’s future, saving the bus station, and whether he’ll send a care package to Philly

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Complete Streets

Ald. Matt Martin offers some chicken soup for the embattled Complete Streets-friendly alderperson’s soul

There was backlash when CDOT proposed parking conversions for protected lanes on Clark in Uptown. But the end product offers reason for optimism in Brighton Park.

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Archer Guardians anti-Safe Streets protesters turned today’s Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee meeting into a campaign stop

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Bike Network

“Bikeway Hearing Parking Lot”: Talking with folks from the massive crowd outside and inside the Portage Park Neighborhood Bike Network meeting

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