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Igor Studenkov

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The Davis Street Metra and CTA stations in Evanston. Photo: Jeff Zoline

After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 8, 2021 | No Comments
Under the new agreement, the CTA will get $912.1 million (61 percent of the funds), while Metra will get $513.6 million (34 percent) and Pace will get $71.3 million (5 percent).
A Metra Union Pacific West train and a CTA Green Line train cross paths on Lake Street. Photo: Jeff Zoline

CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 5, 2021 | No Comments
CTA and Pace officials have objected to the Regional Transportation Authority's proposal for divvying up American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds between those systems and Metra.
Elected officials and Metra staff break ground on the new station. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station

By Courtney Cobbs and Igor Studenkov | Nov 2, 2021 | No Comments
Construction was delayed due to state budget issues impacting funding and most recently, issues with permits.
Passengers board westbound Pace Route 250, which serves the busy Dempster corridor. Photo: Igor Studenkov

End of the Rocky saga: Exiting Pace chief sees less future emphasis on fixed routes

By Igor Studenkov | Nov 1, 2021 | No Comments
“My crystal ball is you'll see less fixed-route service. I'm not sure that the traditional fixed route service will work."
Photo: John Greenfield

CTA budget calls for reducing pass prices, and faster, more eco-friendly bus service

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 27, 2021 | No Comments
The CTA‘s 2022 budget calls for the system's biggest fare chance since 2013, slashing all pass prices and getting riding of the 25-cent charge for the first transfer.
Metra Twins pulling out of Union Station. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Metra 2022 budget calls for new day pass, more wheelchair-accessible Chicago stations

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 21, 2021 | No Comments
Metra is cautiously optimistic that ridership will rebound in 2022 as it prepares to approve its budget for next year.
A Metra train passes through the West Loop. Photo: Seth Anderson.

New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 14, 2021 | No Comments
The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
A Proterra model battery electric powered bus. Pace is planning to spend around $10 million to introduce electric buses, using this model.

Proposed Pace 2022 budget expands infrastructure, but is vague on service restorations

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 8, 2021 | No Comments
The suburban bus agency hinted at reinstating at least some of the suspended routes, but the public won’t find out any details until Pace releases its 2022 budget on October 20.
9 out 11 viaducts over cross streets have been demolished. Photo: CTA

Residents get a preview of the next phase of North Side Red Line reconstruction

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 27, 2021 | No Comments
Attendees got a sneak peek at the construction equipment that will be used to assemble the new elevated structure that will replace a Red/Purple ‘L’ Line embankment between Leland and Ardmore.
The Addison/Lincoln bridge. Photo: Igor Studenkov

More deets about the UPN Line bridge replacement project from the recent meeting

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 13, 2021 | No Comments
Nearby residents and businesses are wondering about the construction impacts, including possible flooding issues, and just how close to their homes the new tracks will be.
Chicago Anodizing, one of the businesses that discussed Lake Street trucking issues at Tuesday's meeting. Image: Google Maps

CDOT throws Romanelli a bone, promises to look into warning signs for Lake St. tracks

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 4, 2021 | No Comments
At a meeting last week, CDOT staffers committed to exploring the idea of warning signs, but ignored Romanelli's call to spend $1.8B rebuilding the tracks.
The Millennium Park bike station, now called Hub 312. Photo: Hub 312

Millennium Park bike station reopens under new name and management

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 31, 2021 | No Comments
Now called Hub 312, it's run by Shift Transit, a Chicago-based mobility operations company founded by Eddy Inlow, who served as the first general manager for the Divvy bike-share program.
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