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Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 1
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This morning is the last chance to testify for more equitable IDOT road funding policy 52,498 warnings were sent to people speeding by 6-9 mph in first week of grace period (Tribune) SUV driver seriously injured after crashing into Portage Park home, displacing 6 people (Sun-Times) Night Ministry provides care to homeless CTA riders at […]
Help level the playing field for Illinois walk/bike funding this weekend
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Currently there's a highly unfair situation when it comes to state funding for driving, walking, and biking infrastructure. But a new bill under consideration in the state legislature could help fix the problem.
CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday
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The South Side Vision Zero initiative will include Englewood, West Englewood, Grand Boulevard and Washington Park. The West and Northwest side program includes Belmont-Cragin, Humboldt Park, and West Town.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 27
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ATA action alert: Support bill to make state roads safer for people walking and biking CTA SUV was reported stolen from 95th station early Friday, later found crashed into a tree (ABC) CPD: Driver rear-ended squad car in River North, injuring 2 officers, no citations (ABC) Judge: Man fleeing traffic stop used car “like a […]
Metra looks back at 2020 ridership, ticket sales as it plans for the future
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Essential workers, transit-dependent residents, and bicyclists have made up a higher percentage of riders during the pandemic.
From ATA’s Suburban Action Week: How to win bike-friendly roads in the ‘burbs
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"A lot of these projects last through multiple administrations. If advocacy groups can step up it really helps the project momentum.”