Igor Studenkov
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Pace 2020 budget reflects the pandemic’s new normal
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If there are three words that can best sum up Pace’s plans for the upcoming year, they are “pandemic status quo.”
Metra may revamp fare structure, introduce new passes
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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.
Hundreds, including Mayor Lightfoot, showed up for the Roll N Peace unity ride
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The rides promote public safety, wellness, and community spirit in a neighborhood that residents say has positive qualities that many Chicagoans overlook.
Crystal Lake, RTA seek community feedback for transit-orientated development plan
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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.
West side stretch of Chicago Avenue could get road diet, bus and bike lanes
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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.
Does relatively high Metra Electric ridership while fares were free show latent demand?
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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.
COVID-19 has a large impact on small transit agencies
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How an outbreak of coronavirus among Michigan City, Indiana, bus drivers hobbled local transit service.
Could transit gaps be addressed through an Illinois mobility management network?
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A recent study by UIC’s Urban Transportation Center looked at how those networks work in practice.
Intercity bus companies are struggling financially, but service is slowly resuming
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Many of the companies ceased operations after ridership plummeted, but they're gradually getting back in gear.
Despite COVID headwinds, study recommends ways to expand Metra NCS service
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Metra North Central Service Line riders want weekend service and more frequent weekday runs. But that was a tall order even before the pandemic decimated transit ridership and revenue.
Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19
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How with the CTA, Pace, and Metra transport more people to work when the state reopens, while maintaining social distance, with a lot less money? That remains to be seen.
What do ATA’s peer organizations across the country think of open streets?
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We talked to transportation advocacy organizations in Oakland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Madison, Wisconsin.