The Roll N Peace Ride Spread a Message of Unity in Englewood
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Dozens of people turned out for a ride that highlighted the positive aspects of the South Side community.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Scooters
Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 17
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Coverage of This Weekend’s… Interesting… Scooter Launch (Sun-Times, CBS, NBC) Letter: Ald. Burnett Says Scooters Will Be Good for Improving Transportation Access (Tribune) Ed Zotti’s 3-Step Plan for Using Transit to Improve Chicago’s Future Outlook (Sun-Times) Component’s for CTA’s 7000-Series Arriving in Chicago (Mass Transit) Metra Train That Caught Fire Thursday Was Due for Repairs (CBS) […]
Building a Safer Mid-Block Crossing
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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.
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.