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Should we fund the $3.6B Red Line Extension with TIF money from other parts of town?

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.</p>


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Bicycling

Traffic safety advocates helped defeat ordinance to allow deadly speeds near parks and schools

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Public comment: Why alders should vote no on the ordinance to allow 9 mph speeding

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Ordinance introduced to allow towing bikeway blockers, speed cam vote gets deferred

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Chicago Policy

These 16 alderpersons narrowly won the committee vote to let people drive at deadly speeds

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CDOT launches South and NW Side Vision Zero programs; 6 MPH speed tickets start Monday

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Divvy Deal Passes, and Uber Fails to Buy the Future of Chicago Bike-Share

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Ald. Beale: Reports of the O’Hare Express’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

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Why Burke and Beale’s Proposal to Ticket for “Distracted Walking” Makes No Sense

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Will the New 95th Street Station Have Enough Bike Racks?

Anthony Beale