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
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
April 17, 2019
Hearing for Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists Pushed Back to May
Zachary Konecki was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly groping a female cyclist and punching out her husband last September.
April 9, 2019
After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon
J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.
April 5, 2019
Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities
The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.
March 20, 2019
