Phineas Baxandall
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Advocates Hope D.C.’s Proposed Right-On-Red Ban Will Inspire National Reform
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The nation’s capital is poised to become the second major city in the United States to repeal a dangerous law that allowed drivers to make right turns at red lights.
Mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner releases transportation plan
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Chicago mayoral candidate Kam Buckner recently released his transportation platform. Read more to learn more about his plan to address transportation issues facing Chicago.

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 28
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Chicago’s secret weapon for fighting the street racing menace: Issuing $150 tickets for parking in bike lanes (BGA) 2 hospitalized after 4-vehicle crash on ramp from Dan Ryan to Bishop Ford, ISP says (ABC) 3 ‘L’ lines delayed about 30 minutes Tuesday “due to minor incident involving rail cars at Howard” (Evanston Roundtable) Osterman, A-Ville […]
Study: Downtown Congestion is Still Down — And It Could Help Explain Roadway Dangers
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Downtown rush hour has still not roared back to pre-pandemic levels even as car travel surges in the suburbs, a new study finds.
Another win for embattled CTA prez: Installation of new security monitors in stations is complete
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While the monitor project probably won't revolutionize CTA safety, it should give the CAs a better sense of what's happening in their stations, allowing them to respond to emergencies more quickly.

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, September 27
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Letter: Urban environmentalists calls for redesigning Chicago streets to be less car-centric and improve safety (Sun-Times) Block Club looks at last Thursday’s Chicago, Bike Grid Now Jamapalooza event for World Car Free Day Driver charged in Evanston hit-and-run that seriously injured man, 18 (Evanston Roundtable) Bike rider is in good condition after being shot in […]
Some good news about CTA for a change: Ridership has reached a new pandemic-era record
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Ridership numbers that show more people have been using the system recently than at any time before the pandemic reached Chicago in March 2020.
Chicago Critical Mass celebrates its 25th (or is it 50th?) anniversary this Friday
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"Over the past 50 years, Critical Mass has made Chicago a bike-friendlier town," said cofounder and prankster Michael Burton said in a statement. "Despite these many gains, there's much work still to be done."

Today’s Headlines for Monday, September 26
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Mind-blowing aerial footage of Thursday’s Chicago, Bike Grid Now “die-in” on DLSD Driver and passenger killed after crashing car into building on 4300 block of South Archer in Brighton Park (ABC) $1,000 reward offered for info on hit-and-run driver who killed Taha Khan on 8/10 in Sauganash (CBS) COPA recommends firing of CPD officer involved […]
Nice! Catalpa Avenue in Andersonville will be Chicago’s next permanently car-free street
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It's always nice to kick off the weekend with a feel-good story of a win for livable streets.