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• Can Chicago escape Philadelphia's fate, a 45% reduction in transit service? (Bluesky, Twitter)

By Nik Hunder

• Capitol Fax: "Lawmakers, advocates call for special summer session - Dems respond to several suburban mayors’ complaints about mass transit package"

The press release for the U.S. Department of Transportation's "Great American Summer Roadtrip" project led by agency secretary Sean Duffy reads kind of like you'd figure. Like Donald Trump, he's a former reality TV show cast member, and he used to be a Fox Business television co-host.

• "Video shows what led up to Douglass Park shooting that killed teen, injured Laquan McDonald's cousin." Shooter: Victims were trying to steal bike. (ABC)

You can’t maintain public services unless you maintain public order

Last Thursday's Chicago Mobility Collaborative gathering, hosted by the Chicago Department of Transportation, focused on the topic "Investing in Major Capital Projects." These quarterly events replaced the sometimes-dramatic pre-COVID Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meetings. The current format allows City officials and representatives of other organizations to give presentations on walk/bike/transit issues and initiatives, followed by breakout sessions where attendees can provide input.

• Evanston Now: "Is Philly transit crisis a preview for us?" Like PA, IL should use Highway Trust Fund cash to fund transit, if roadbuilding unions will let us.

Plus SBC readers share their thoughts about whether our city's rock-bottom rating is fair, and what Chicago should do to become more bikeable.