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Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 14
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CTA is launching a media and public relations blitz to lure back riders (Crain’s) CTA to begin work on North Side Red Line stations this weekend (WGN) CTA board board approves extension of three bus pilots on California and Kedzie routes (Mass Transit) ISP: 1 dead, 1 hurt in fiery I-294 crash after driver crashes […]
Metra is getting bike-friendlier, with new dedicated bike cars on on Rock Island, BNSF lines
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The cars will be available on both weekend and weekday trains and can be spotted by a blue and grey paint scheme, plus a white bicycle decal next to the outside doors.
Relax, affordable housing plan by Western Brown stop would preserve almost all parking
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Developers of an affordable TOD presented their plans to Lincoln Square residents. Numerous NIMBYs oppose the presentation due to unfounded concerns about parking.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 14
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66% of Chicago police chases in 2019 ended in crashes — 8 of them fatal (Sun-Times) 2 officers, civilian seriously injured in multiple-vehicle crash Wednesday evening (NBC) Man stabbed in finger during fight on Monroe Red Line platform last night (NBC) Police release photo of car from fatal hit-and-run crash in Gresham (Sun-Times) Massive protest […]
CDOT is expanding its “Learn to Ride” bike classes for adults this summer
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The Chicago Department of Transportation will be hosting their regular "Learn to Ride" classes along with an advanced level course and a class designed to increase confidence in heavy traffic.
Get your Helmut on: Honor architect and fallen cyclist Jahn with these bike rides
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There are already a few different ways you can pay tribute to Jahn on your bicycle, including a self-guided tour of his downtown designs.