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Advocates: RTA must overcome “bureaucratic anxiety,” prescribe bold action to save transit
"Transformational ideas may be controversial, but that is not an excuse to avoid them," the letter states. "We need serious and specific proposals to maintain the foundational roles transit plays."
February 22, 2022
Metra is recruiting workers in anticipation of post-Omicron schedule expansion
The Omicron surge derailed the potential Metra schedule expansion, but it hasn’t stopped the commuter railroad from actively hiring positions for when the service does ramp up.
February 2, 2022
The lows and highs of Chicagoland’s 2021 transportation news
It's likely 2022 will bring even more advocacy and direction action around sustainable transportation, and necessary and robust responses from city and state transportation officials.
January 7, 2022
Have reduced South Side Metra fares increased ridership? It’s complicated
The jury is still out on whether the Fair Transit South Cook reduced fare pilot, which launched in January 2021, has increased ridership on the Metra Electric District and Rock Island District lines.
December 8, 2021
$13M makeover will make Metra Electric 147th/Sibley station ADA accessible
Metra announced that a project is moving forward to rehab the Metra Electric District line’s 147th Street/Sibley Boulevard in south-suburban Harvey.
November 16, 2021
After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra
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).
November 8, 2021
CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split
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.
November 5, 2021
After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station
Construction was delayed due to state budget issues impacting funding and most recently, issues with permits.
November 2, 2021
Metra 2022 budget calls for new day pass, more wheelchair-accessible Chicago stations
Metra is cautiously optimistic that ridership will rebound in 2022 as it prepares to approve its budget for next year.
October 21, 2021
Metra board approves $3.1M contract for rehab of Rock Island Line’s Vermont St. station
Hopefully the planned pedestrian upgrades will involve making it safer and easier to cross Vermont Avenue between the Rock Island and Metra Electric stations.
October 13, 2021
