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A Chicago program that will test automated ticketing of drivers parked in bike and bus lanes downtown, already on the books for nearly a year, could be up and running by summer. City officials have highlighted the program, called Smart Streets, as a way to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians downtown and speed up bus service. Officials also at one point highlighted the pilot as a new tool to fill gaps in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2024 budget. The City Council approved the program in March 2023. Tuesday, acting transportation Commissioner Tom Carney told aldermen the agency was “working t…

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