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What if the mayoral candidates’ transportation platforms were literally CTA platforms?

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Bus Transit

Mayoral hopefuls weigh in on how to save the CTA, a key campaign issue

Cameron Bolton

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Willie Wilson has done lots of gas giveaways. What’s his position on CTA safety?

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This week in gas-pandering: Wilson plans 3rd giveaway, Lightfoot’s gas cards advance

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Gas-pandering update: Alders oppose Lightfoot’s gas cards, Wilson announcing candidacy

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Bicycling

Don’t pander to drivers with gas tax holidays and giveaways. Help them drive less instead.

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Long lines of cars, slowed buses, wasted city resources at Wilson’s $1M gas giveaway

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Gas giveaways harm people. We shouldn’t let rich politicians like Willie Wilson do them.

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Thanks Dr. Wilson! Millionaire eases traffic jams by giving away $200K in free CTA tickets

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Candidates Weigh in on Solution for Improving the CTA at the Transit 4 All Forum

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