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A Metra train viewed from the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line platform. Photo: Jonathan Lee

Uncharted territory: RTA leaders discuss how Chicago transit will survive COVID-19

By Igor Studenkov | May 21, 2020 | No Comments

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.

Metra Heritage Corridor Train crossing the South Fork of the Chicago River along the former Chicago and Alton Railroad Bridge. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Metra is slashing service on Heritage, SWS, and NCS lines

By John Greenfield | Apr 30, 2020 | No Comments

As a result of dwindling ridership, the railroad will be gutting service on the Heritage Corridor, SouthWest Service, and North Central Service lines starting Monday, May 4.

Walking and biking in Chicago's Douglas community area. Photo: John Greenfield

How do we promote efficient and equitable transportation during and after the pandemic?

By Imelda March | Apr 24, 2020 | No Comments

Audrey Wennink from the Metropolitan Planning Council and Lynda Lopez from Active Trans discuss what needs to be done to promote mobility justice during the pandemic, and prevent a spike in driving afterwards.

Elmhurst Metra station's current depot, which will be replaced and expanded. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra construction continues full steam (diesel, electricity?) ahead during COVID-19

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 15, 2020 | No Comments

A silver lining of the pandemic is that while Metra schedules are light, the railroad can get a jump on construction projects.

A Postmates driver picks up an order across the street from Wrigley Field in protective gear. Photo: Jared Haberman

Health concerns, competition are challenges for food delivery drivers during the pandemic

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Apr 13, 2020 | No Comments

While more people are ordering takeout, restaurants are closing, and laid-off workers are getting into the field, creating competition. And then there's the challenge of staying healthy.

Plastic fantastic: One of Pace's new homemade bus operator shields. Photo: Pace

Pace’s latest pandemic strategy: waiving bus fares, MacGyvering protective shields for drivers

By John Greenfield | Apr 9, 2020 | No Comments

Since some Pace buses don't have rear doors, Pace won't be installing rear fare card readers, so some riders will continue to board through the front door. As such, Pace is making shields to protect drivers.

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