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Metra schedule pilots to bring biggest service increases to wealthier suburbs

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Metra to Reopen A Closed Station Entrance in Hyde Park, Make Chicago State University a Scheduled Stop

<p>Transportation planner and advocate. Steven also created Chicago Cityscape, a site that tracks neighborhood developments across the city.</p>


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Metra’s Underwhelming Strategic Plan Reflects the System’s Funding Shortfall

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Metra Finalizes Service Cuts on Electric District, With Minor Improvements

Central Area Committee Pushing New Downtown Rail Transit (Again)

Is $2 Billion Red Line Extension Best Way to Provide Transit in Far South Side?

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.</p>


Metra Electric

Metra schedule pilots to bring biggest service increases to wealthier suburbs

Metra to Reopen A Closed Station Entrance in Hyde Park, Make Chicago State University a Scheduled Stop

Keating Law Offices

Metra’s Underwhelming Strategic Plan Reflects the System’s Funding Shortfall

Metra Finalizes Service Cuts on Electric District, With Minor Improvements

Central Area Committee Pushing New Downtown Rail Transit (Again)

Is $2 Billion Red Line Extension Best Way to Provide Transit in Far South Side?

Obama Library’s Jackson Park Location Will Be Easy to Visit Without Driving

Due to Limited Rapid Transit the Far South Side is Dependent on Bus Service

Coalition for a Modern Metra Electric Wants More Service, Fare Integration

“Gray Line” Advocate Mike Payne Wants Rapid Service on Metra Electric Line