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Bus Transit

Metra and RTA release strategic plans in hopes of a more a fiscally stable future

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Bicycling

Suit filed by Nick Parlingayan’s family faults Metra, city, contractors for fatal bike crash

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Design

Goodbye Paris Metro entrance, hello waterproofing: A look at planned Van Buren stop changes

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


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Chicago Suburbs

Non-mystery trains? Metra promises more accurate arrival data on its new tracker

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As Chicagoland transit faces a fiscal cliff, RTA five-year plan sketches a funding path

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Beyond Chicagoland

Congress poised to head off potential Metra-disrupting rail strike, impose contract terms

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Railroad strike threat resurfaces, could impact most Metra lines

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Funding & Finance

Metra’s final 2023 budget sticks with fare status quo

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Mayors CHIP in to win Chicago Hub Improvement Program upgrades to Union Station

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Yay, Metra service is spared! What were options for riders in the event of a strike shutdown?

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