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Metra is recruiting workers in anticipation of post-Omicron schedule expansion

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The lows and highs of Chicagoland’s 2021 transportation news

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<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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$13M makeover will make Metra Electric 147th/Sibley station ADA accessible

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After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra

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CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split

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After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station

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Metra 2022 budget calls for new day pass, more wheelchair-accessible Chicago stations

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Metra board approves $3.1M contract for rehab of Rock Island Line’s Vermont St. station

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Civic and environmental groups call on Metra to get going on zero emissions fleet

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