Igor Studenkov
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During Ukraine invasion, subways have served as bomb shelters and protest sites
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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolds at rapid pace, public transportation continues to play a role on both sides of the border.
Pace teams up with Uber to launch paratransit expansion in DuPage County
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Pace board members argued that using ride-hail to fill in the gaps in paratransit service will complement, not cannibalize, existing service.
Take a survey to weigh in on Pace’s proposed Tri-State Tollway express services
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Pace is inviting the public to give input on the proposed suburb-to-suburb express service expansion along I-294 / the Tri-State Tollway.
Metra is recruiting workers in anticipation of post-Omicron schedule expansion
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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.
Gary, Indiana considers a switch to all-electric buses
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GPTC bought four electric buses that are expected to be delivered by late spring/early summer. They will primarily be used on the Broadway, one of Gary’s main commercial thoroughfares.
Pace is developing plans for inter-suburban Tri-State Tollway express service
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Pace’s plans are still taking shape. But what has been developed so far shows a route that would run between the Harvey Transportation Center and the suburbs around O’Hare.
Have reduced South Side Metra fares increased ridership? It’s complicated
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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.
At “Emerging From Crisis Wiser” panel, advocates called for less downtown-centric transit
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Transit advocates urge the RTA and service boards invest more resources in reverse commuting; improve stakeholder participation; and move away from hub-and-spoke-centric thinking.
After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra
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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).
CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split
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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.
After multiple snafus, Metra breaks ground on long-awaited Peterson/Ridge station
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Construction was delayed due to state budget issues impacting funding and most recently, issues with permits.
End of the Rocky saga: Exiting Pace chief sees less future emphasis on fixed routes
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“My crystal ball is you'll see less fixed-route service. I'm not sure that the traditional fixed route service will work."