Uptown LSD Improvements Would Include Trail Grade Separation, Bus Amenities
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.
September 30, 2019
Good Wi-Fi on most of the fleet is the Pace suburban bus system’s best-kept secret
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?
September 16, 2019
Metra to Reopen A Closed Station Entrance in Hyde Park, Make Chicago State University a Scheduled Stop
Good news for Metra Electric riders and residents along the line: Two stations are becoming an accessible, and a closed entrance is going to be reopened.
August 27, 2019
Metra Plans to Add Real-Time Arrival Displays at up to 10 Stations Next Spring
The screens will help clear up confusion at stations served by multiple train lines.
August 19, 2019
Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route
The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.
August 12, 2019
In Some Cases Eliminating Bus Stops May Actually Slow Down Express Service
Urban planners discussed the art and science of determining optimum CTA and Pace bus stop spacing at the Transport Chicago conference.
July 5, 2019
Cook County, Metra Consider Reducing Fares, Increasing Service on South Side Lines
Officials are seriously considering an idea that advocates have proposed for years: More frequent service on South Side and south-suburban Metra, cheaper fares, and free transfers to CTA.
June 27, 2019
Far South Advocate Deloris Lucas Calls for a Divvy Community Benefit Agreement
As the bike-share system prepares to expand citywide, Lucas wants to be sure that there will be auxiliary benefits for Far South Side residents.
June 13, 2019
Metra Is Trying Several New Strategies to Lure Weekend Riders
In response to survey results that show riders want more, later, and faster service on weekends, Metra is adding more runs and other incentives for weekend ridership.
May 28, 2019
New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
May 16, 2019
