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Bicycling

Mayoral allies block CTA oversight ordinance, Lightfoot denies it was a power move

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Bus Transit

Ald. Vasquez introduces ordinance to compel CTA to meet with City Council quarterly

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Refreshing: Alders asked for lower speed limit, bike grid at today’s CDOT budget hearings

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CTA launches Meeting the Moment scorecards to track progress on pandemic recovery

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CTA releases its proposed 2023 budget during a time of rider discontent

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Mayor hopeful Ja’Mal Green calls for more homeless outreach to improve CTA safety

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Chicago

Metra board members object to budget proposal to end Super Saver Monthly Pass

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Mayoral hopeful Robert Earnshaw says he’d champion sustainable transportation

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Why ghost runs are an issue on the ‘L’ and apps, but not Bus Tracker and shelter signs

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Vision for making North Western Avenue more people-friendly becomes clearer in new report

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