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Today’s Headlines for Friday, December 15
December 15, 2023
On, [to] Wisconsin! Amtrak confirms you can once again bring a bike on the Hiawatha Line between Milwaukee and Chicago
Amtrak is now taking reservations for up to six bikes per train, and in some cases the bikes are stored on vertical racks on new "Venture" cars.
December 14, 2023
Chicago Mobility Collaborative discusses safe streets initiatives at Albany Park’s Hibbard Elementary School
The meeting involved a discussion of ideas to make our city a safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable place to walk, bike, and ride transit.
December 14, 2023
They can’t drive 55: After NTSB preliminary report on the 11/16 Yellow Line crash comes out, CTA says it will lower train speed limit from 55 to 35
But yesterday there was a light in the tunnel (although the line doesn't operate as a subway) for restoring service, with new statements from NTSB and CTA.
December 13, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, December 13
December 13, 2023
Woman, 57, fatally struck by hit-and-run SUV driver is third pedestrian killed near one-mile stretch of Congress in Garfield Park in three months
This fatality took place one day after an off-duty police officer struck and killed a female pedestrian in River North.
December 12, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 12
December 12, 2023
BRT TBD: The Better Streets for Buses Plan lays out case and framework for bus improvements, details vague
For many advocates, the Better Streets for Buses plan is a long-awaited commitment to make public transportation in Chicago faster, more convenient, and more equitable.
December 11, 2023
