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Diverse crowds flock to San Bernardino’s BRT line

By Ted Villaire | December 13, 2016

More cities across the United States are using bus rapid transit to help solve some of the challenges of conventional bus service.Bus rapid transit, or BRT, is an innovative approach […]

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Greenline Wheels launches free cycling clinics

By Ted Villaire | December 13, 2016

Post image:  Once again, Greenline Wheels in Oak Park is hosting a bi-weekly series of cycling clinics called Teach Me Tuesdays.  The free clinics cover various subjects and are held every […]

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Better biking coming to Will County

By Ted Villaire | December 8, 2016

Post image:  Biking and walking in Will County is soon to become more connected, safe and accessible thanks to the first-ever Will County Bikeway Plan, which was recently approved by […]

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The Chicago region’s current hub-and-spoke transit system leaves nearly half a million Cook County residents stranded in transit deserts.

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