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Regular crosswalks don't cut it at mid block. But there are lots of low-cost ways to upgrade mid-block crossings and save lives.
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Here’s Where You Can Test Ride Scooters for Free This Weekend
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If you're going to try out one of these (potentially dangerous) gadgets, you'd better know what you're doing. Get tips from the pros at these kick-off events.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, June 14
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Lightfoot: “Jury’s Out” on Whether One Central, Including a Transit Hub, Will Proceed City Council Approves $3.7M for Victims of 2014 DUI Crash (CBS) Man Found Dead Inside Loop Link Station at Madison and Franklin (NBC) 4 Pedestrians Struck at CTA Bus Stop After Car Crash at 87th/Jeffery, Where Speeding Is Common (CBS) “Small Fire” […]
Far South Advocate Deloris Lucas Calls for a Divvy Community Benefit Agreement
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As the bike-share system prepares to expand citywide, Lucas wants to be sure that there will be auxiliary benefits for Far South Side residents.
An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students
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Students from Back of the Yards College Prep asked the new mayor to make riding the CTA free for students to encourage attendance and reduce car emissions.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Louis Jerry Ward, 74, in Chatham Last March
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The Chicago Police Department initially classified the case as a bicycle fatality, but officials now say there have been no Chicago bike death so far in 2019.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, June 13
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Family of Verona Gunn, 84, Killed in CPD Crash, Asks for Independent Investigation (Tribune) Police Release Images of Suspects in Robbery at the Fullerton Stop Last Monday (CBS) Inspector General Says Street Repaving Should Not Be Under Aldermanic Control (Sun-Times) The Sun-Times Looks at the Riverview Bridge Project Rates and Discounts Offered for the Scooter […]
Depaving Paradise: Grassroots Portland Group Reclaims Parking Lots by Hand
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Depave Portland is cleaning waterways and creating beautiful community spaces — one torn up parking lot at a time.
Traffic Fiasco at Uber Driver Party Highlights Why Ride-Hailing Is Awful for Cities
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Uber drivers could have avoided an hour-long traffic delay if they'd been encouraged to take transit to the party.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 12
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City Clerk Releases Report on Reforming Chicago’s Inequitable Driver Fee System (One Illinois) CTA Worker Daniel Cruz, 35, Died From Undisclosed Medical Emergency at O’Hare Stop (Sun-Times) Man Pulled Open Door of Red Line Train at Fullerton, Jumped on Tracks, Survives (Sun-Times) Aldermen Refuse to Approve $3.7M Settlement for DUI Victim Over Intersection Design (Sun-Times) […]