Chicago Suburbs
Top Categories
Pace’s latest pandemic strategy: waiving bus fares, MacGyvering protective shields for drivers
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.
April 9, 2020
An update from Pace on its COVID-19 Response
The agency is deploying more buses on high-ridership routes to prevent dangerous crowding, and providing thermometers to bus drivers so they can take their temperatures before shifts.
April 3, 2020
Until Chicago and Illinois leaders step up with a “shelter in place” order, here’s how to stay safe
Most Chicagoland residents are unlikely to follow proper social distancing protocols until they're required to by law, but you should start doing so right now.
March 18, 2020
House passage of McSweeney’s RLC ban takes Illinois a step closer to more traffic deaths
If lawmakers prohibit RLCs in many suburban municipalities, let alone in Chicago as well, more Illinois will be seriously injured and killed in crashes.
February 27, 2020
New “Chicago by ‘L'” doc explores importance of transit, cultures along the lines
The show discusses the history of communities along all eight 'L' lines and interviews local leaders about the importance of transit to neighborhood residents.
February 26, 2020
MED service changes for PTC would beef up Chicago service, change suburban expresses
Not to be confused with the South Cook Fair Transit project, Metra needs to adjust Metra Electric District schedules to accommodate Positive Train Control, a rail safety system.
February 24, 2020
At Pace hearing in Wilmette, concerns about impact of route changes on students, workers
This was the last of a series of public meetings on a set of proposed changes in the north suburbs as part the second phase of the North Shore Coordination Plan.
February 20, 2020
At Pullman event, residents say pilot would make Metra accessible to more South Siders
"Currently, [the Metra fare] prices a few folks out. A lot of people, especially in this area, can't afford it," said one attendee.
February 14, 2020
For wheelchair user Michele Lee, good transit access is key for maintaining independence
After recovering from a car crash, Lee moved from the suburbs to the West Loop for better transportation and retail options, but accessibility gaps still present challenges.
February 14, 2020
South suburbs team up with RTA to brainstorm ideas for improving transit access
Matteson, Park Forest, and Richton Park recently partnered with the RTA to launch a Transportation Alternatives Study to identify barriers to mobility, and ways to overcome them.
February 7, 2020
