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Yesterday's #GivingTuesday was very cold and snowy, and the protected bike lanes were generally still full of the white stuff long after the storm. (Don't worry, Streetsblog is still trying to get to the bottom of that issue.) But at least a dozen of us pedaled to one of Chicagoland's most vibrant celebrations of the livable streets movement, the Active Transportation Alliance's annual member party.

• Alternative Chicago budget proposal includes increased taxes on ride-hail trips (Crain's)

Plus a discussion of the problem all-season cyclists loves to hate: Protected lanes not being promptly cleared after snowstorms

• "A federal jury is set to revisit one of Chicago’s most closely watched police shootings... Ariel Roman [in 2020] at Grand Red Line CTA station." (Hoodline) 

Since 1992, the CTA Holiday Train has been a Chicago Christmas tradition. Now people don't need to ride it to appreciate its splendor. Daniel Moreno, a photographer from Venezuela who now lives in Chicago, has spent several years capturing the decorated 'L' train.

• "Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups." (Tribune)

This piece features reporting by Austin Busch, with additional background info and commentary by John Greenfield.

• "Suburban legislators [including Rep. Canty], advocates tout single-fare system, TOD after passage of mass transit funding bill (Tribune)

The Chicago Department of Transportation's recently released annual Chicago Traffic Crashes report looks at data from the past several years and discusses the agency's plan of action to reduce prevent serious and fatal crashes.