Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 6
• Local transit fares haven’t gone up since 2018, so with inflation a $2.50 ‘L’ ride would cost $3.20. RTA: Hikes are coming in October agency budgets (Crain’s)
• “I ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost“: “‘Ghost buses‘ may no longer haunt riders, now that the CTA is publicly sharing data on canceled runs” (Tribune)
• New law “will compel IDOT to ID infra improvements to prevent pedestrian and cyclist fatalities when someone dies on their roads” (Michael McLean)
• …More on the legislation, sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (IL Senate Democrats)
• Grassroots Empowerment Mission ED: “Bike lanes [like Long Ave.] are not just about transportation. They’re about equity, safety and connection” (Tribune)
• Were people taking commuter rail to see Olivia Rodrigo in “Sour” moods? “Seats were at a premium on train to Lolla as Metra ridership rises” (Tribune)
• Register for Transit is the Answer Coalition Zoom meeting on analysis of new transit legislation Wed. 8/13, 1 PM (RTA)
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