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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 30
['John Greenfield']
Streetsblog Chicago
Sponsored by:• New Wall Street Journal article on the debate over the Archer Avenue traffic safety project.
(Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook)• The plaza outside the (now CPD-only) Millennium Park Bike Station has been gated, and all the bike racks have been removed, causing a parking shortage (Bluesky, Twitter)• “Chicagoans Can Vote On How Park District Should Spend $500,000 [including bike parking racks].
Rep. Mike Quigley: How Chicago can build or preserve 50,000 units of housing in five years” (Tribune)• “Expected increase’ of passengers on Metra, CTA for Lollapalooza; big crowds likely.”
(NBC)• “CTA workers describe “doors closing’ chime,” imitate the Milwaukee resident who does the announcement (CTA)• Reminder: CDOT Chicago Mobility Collaborative quarterly public meeting, “dinner will be provided,” tonight, Thu.
7/30, 6-8 PM, DRW College Prep, 931 S. Homan Ave.• Chicago, Bike Grid Now!, Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago, Chicago Stars host a bike bus to Martin Field on 8/9 for Pride Night vs Bay FC, w/ free RevBrew beer, discounted ticketsIf you appreciate Streetsblog Chicago’s livable streets reporting and advocacy, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work.