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Igor Studenkov

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Photo: John Greenfield

CTA budget calls for reducing pass prices, and faster, more eco-friendly bus service

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 27, 2021 | No Comments
The CTA‘s 2022 budget calls for the system's biggest fare chance since 2013, slashing all pass prices and getting riding of the 25-cent charge for the first transfer.
Metra Twins pulling out of Union Station. Photo: Jeff Zoline

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

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 21, 2021 | No Comments
Metra is cautiously optimistic that ridership will rebound in 2022 as it prepares to approve its budget for next year.
A Metra train passes through the West Loop. Photo: Seth Anderson.

New Metra station proposed near Kinzie/Ashland, but it wouldn’t open until at least 2032

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 14, 2021 | No Comments
The new facility could potentially serve as a stop for all four Metra lines that currently run through the neighborhood.
A Proterra model battery electric powered bus. Pace is planning to spend around $10 million to introduce electric buses, using this model.

Proposed Pace 2022 budget expands infrastructure, but is vague on service restorations

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 8, 2021 | No Comments
The suburban bus agency hinted at reinstating at least some of the suspended routes, but the public won’t find out any details until Pace releases its 2022 budget on October 20.
9 out 11 viaducts over cross streets have been demolished. Photo: CTA

Residents get a preview of the next phase of North Side Red Line reconstruction

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 27, 2021 | No Comments
Attendees got a sneak peek at the construction equipment that will be used to assemble the new elevated structure that will replace a Red/Purple ‘L’ Line embankment between Leland and Ardmore.
The Addison/Lincoln bridge. Photo: Igor Studenkov

More deets about the UPN Line bridge replacement project from the recent meeting

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 13, 2021 | No Comments
Nearby residents and businesses are wondering about the construction impacts, including possible flooding issues, and just how close to their homes the new tracks will be.
Chicago Anodizing, one of the businesses that discussed Lake Street trucking issues at Tuesday's meeting. Image: Google Maps

CDOT throws Romanelli a bone, promises to look into warning signs for Lake St. tracks

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 4, 2021 | No Comments
At a meeting last week, CDOT staffers committed to exploring the idea of warning signs, but ignored Romanelli's call to spend $1.8B rebuilding the tracks.
The Millennium Park bike station, now called Hub 312. Photo: Hub 312

Millennium Park bike station reopens under new name and management

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 31, 2021 | No Comments
Now called Hub 312, it's run by Shift Transit, a Chicago-based mobility operations company founded by Eddy Inlow, who served as the first general manager for the Divvy bike-share program.
The portion of the Altenheim Line over Homan Avenue. Photo: Igor Studenkov

City is considering a 606-style elevated greenway for North Lawndale

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 14, 2021 | No Comments
The Altenheim Line could spur development in North Lawndale. But residents are worried it could also lead to displacement.
Riders board the Route 383 bus at Midway Airport. The route is returning to its pre-pandemic schedule, with some service changes, on August 8. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Pace launches campaign to attract riders, restores some pre-pandemic service 

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 3, 2021 | No Comments
As Pace takes its first steps toward reversing some of its pandemic-related service cuts, it’s launching an ad campaign to bring riders back.
The Wilson Red Line platform. Photo: John Greenfield

RTA’s new capital funding formula prioritizes existing assets, speed over innovation

By Igor Studenkov | Jul 23, 2021 | No Comments
The RTA board unanimously approved a new formula for splitting capital funding between the CTA, Metra, and Pace, emphasizing fixing and upgrading their existing assets and funding projects that promote equity.

Proposed Pace strategic plan puts emphasis on express buses, ridership metrics

By Igor Studenkov | Jul 14, 2021 | No Comments
The vision of Pace’s future outlined in its proposed new strategic vision plan emphasizes express services along highways and Pulse Arterial Rapid Transit services along major corridors.
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