Igor Studenkov
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No more free rides? Metra considers ideas to crack down on fare evasion
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While Metra often seems to operate on the honors system, that may be changing in the future as the railroad adopts best practices from peer systems.
CTA, CPD promise more security on the ‘L’ in the wake of recent Red Line attacks
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While crime is down systemwide, serious crime has doubled since 2015, and there have been a string of recent attacks and robberies on the Red Line.
A Chicago transit enthusiast’s look at New York City public transportation
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North America's largest rapid transit system has some major advantages over the 'L', but it also has some drawbacks.
Northern suburbs gearing up to release first multimodal plan
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The plan will prioritize improving pedestrian and bike connections to schools, transit, job centers, and retail.
MPC’s Toward Universal Mobility report aims to make local transit accessible for all
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“We can design transportation systems that are seamless for everyone," said a disability rights advocate at the release. "The only thing that stops us if we don’t have the right people at the table.”
At the CTA’s 2020 budget hearing riders called for more off-peak and night service
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People want better CTA options for commuting to non-9-to-5 jobs. Other comments covered ADA access, transit service for Lincoln Yards, and TOD by the 95th Street terminal.
Why Illinois is running an extra helping of Thanksgiving trains this year, but Michigan isn’t
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The service levels on state-supported routes depend on how much money each state department of transportation is willing to pay.
With no service cuts or fare hikes, Metra’s downtown budget hearing was a no-drama affair
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At the meeting, officials discussed plans to spend $1 million to add “automatic passenger counters,” add shelters with heat lamps, and debut a new type of pass.
Pace 2020 budget calls for service cuts, transit terminal improvements
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Major capital improvements include new garages and rebuilding the Joliet and Harvey transit center.
Hoosier transit provider? A look at expanded transit options in northwest Indiana
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Valparaiso’s South Shore Connect/Orange Line Route provides service from Valpo to the Dune Park station, while new shuttle take dunes visitors to various parts of the park.
Uptown LSD Improvements Would Include Trail Grade Separation, Bus Amenities
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But some residents argued that plans to make cyclists and pedestrians on the Lakefront Trail use tunnels and an overpass to cross eat-west streets in order to facilitate driving is car-centric.
Good Wi-Fi on most of the fleet is the Pace suburban bus system’s best-kept secret
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Dependable Wi-Fi is a handy amenity on buses, and most of the Pace fleet already has it. So why aren't more customers aware that it exists?