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An Audi driver struck and killed bicycle rider Matthew McCallum, 52, at an unsignalized North Branch Trail crossing in Niles

Tragically, the driver of a Audi sedan fatally struck bicycle rider Matthew McCallum, 52, last Saturday evening as he crossed ...
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At APTA Expo, Chicagoland’s transit’s future came in two forms: a battery train and a new regional system

Metra unveiled its first battery-electric FLIRT train, while CTA, Metra, Pace, and NITA leaders discussed how new funding and ...
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Lime squeezes out a victory as Divvy/Lyft contract extension committee vote is deferred. But alders approved expansion of Smart Streets camera enforcement.

Amazon and USPS trucks parked in the Dearborn Street two-way bike lane, forcing bike and scooter riders to detour into a mixed-traffic lane. The Smart Streets Pilot Program currently uses ...
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Today’s Headlines for Friday, October 9

Person of interest in custody for deadly stabbing of CTA worker Julian Mobley, 41, at Damen Green station, Thursday around 3 PM (ABC) ...
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The proposed Divvy contract extension goes before the Traffic Safety committee for a vote tomorrow, but there are key Lime objections

Riding an electric Divvy bike on the Southport Corridor this evening. Photo: John Greenfield In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other ...
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A bridge too far? As some drivers fume over the closure of Cortland, other folks propose making the historic span permanently car-free

We're hosting a concert with local bands from 3-7p on The People’s Bridge™ (Cortland) in support of the permanent pedestrianization and continuation of bicycle access. The concert is free. Tipping the ...
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Deshawn Lee, 33, fatally struck by sedan driver in East Garfield, is 2nd person on an e-moto killed within 3 weeks in Chicago by a motorist who ran a red

Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Reddit Share via Email Share on Bluesky In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local ...