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Igor Studenkov

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Hillside Neighbors press conference in November at Roger Romanelli's (center) home, with mayoral candidate Gwen Amber and trustee candidate Dan Adams. Note that, unlike what Romanelli and Adams are demonstrating here, face masks should be worn over both the nose and mouth. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Ashland BRT NIMBY Roger Romanelli is fighting IDOT’s plan to relocate the Prairie Path

By Igor Studenkov | Jan 5, 2021 | No Comments
Romanelli, who helped kill Chicago's plan for bus rapid transit, is now trying to do the same thing with an Illinois Department of Transportation proposal to relocate a section of the Prairie Path.
The South Shore Line's Ogden Dunes station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Transit Development Districts will help fund TOD along the South Shore Line

By Igor Studenkov | Jan 4, 2021 | No Comments
These zones will collect property and income tax revenue to help subsidize infrastructure and development around stations, capitalizing on planned service upgrades.
The RTA board meeting was just like this, if you replace Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis & Liv Tyler with Dorval Carter, Jim Derwinski, and Rocky Donahue.

Transit agencies discuss plans for possible “Armageddon” funding scenario

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 25, 2020 | No Comments
“In the previous [2008] doomsday budget, our deficit was in the neighborhood of $100 million,” CTA president Dorval Carter said. “This is Armageddon-type stuff."
Photo: John Greenfield

CTA online budget hearing was a short, glitchy affair amid uncertain funding future

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 16, 2020 | No Comments
Last week's public hearing on the proposed 2021 CTA budget was a sign of the COVID-19 times. It was held entirely online, with sparse attendance, and was plagued by technical glitches.
Pace bus and Metra train at the Highland Park Metra station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Regional Transportation Authority prepares for funding doomsday scenario, recovery

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 2, 2020 | No Comments
The Regional Transportation Authority is starting to prepare for what will happen if the federal government fails to provide additional aid for transit, and what will happen when the pandemic is over.
The bus turnaround at the Metra Milwaukee District North line's Lake Cook Road station would normally be full of "shuttle bug" buses arriving to drop off commuters, but since the pandemic started it's been down to one route. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Pace 2021 budget reflects the pandemic’s new normal

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 20, 2020 | No Comments
If there are three words that can best sum up Pace’s plans for the upcoming year, they are “pandemic status quo.”
Inbound and outbound trains stop at Union Pacific Northwest Metra Line's Palatine station during rush hour. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra may revamp fare structure, introduce new passes

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 28, 2020 | No Comments
As Metra prepares its 2021 budget amidst a 90-percent ridership drop, the commuter railroad is considering substantial changes its fare structure and service patterns.
Lightfoot talks with ride organizer Maurice "Pha'Tal" Perkins, left. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Hundreds, including Mayor Lightfoot, showed up for the Roll N Peace unity ride

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 21, 2020 | No Comments
The rides promote public safety, wellness, and community spirit in a neighborhood that residents say has positive qualities that many Chicagoans overlook.
Union Pacific Northwest Metra line riders disembark at the currently car-centric Pingree Road station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Crystal Lake, RTA seek community feedback for transit-orientated development plan

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 8, 2020 | No Comments
Crystal Lake is working with the Regional Transportation Authority to create a Strategic Action Plan, which would guide community development and transportation planning around the suburb's two Metra stations.
Rendering of the proposed Chicago Avenue corridor changes. Image: CDOT

West side stretch of Chicago Avenue could get road diet, bus and bike lanes

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 29, 2020 | No Comments
The Chicago Department of Transportation is asking for feedback from residents on its plan to improve the stretch of Chicago Avenue between Kedzie and Latrope avenues in Humboldt Park and Austin.
Metra Electric Trains at the 57th Street. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Does relatively high Metra Electric ridership while fares were free show latent demand?

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 24, 2020 | No Comments
In its mid-year ridership report, Metra also said systemwide ridership is still nowhere near normal, and it won’t be normal for quite some time.
A Michigan City Transit bus.

COVID-19 has a large impact on small transit agencies

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 14, 2020 | No Comments
How an outbreak of coronavirus among Michigan City, Indiana, bus drivers hobbled local transit service.
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