Igor Studenkov
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New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
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Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
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Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
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While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
Hearing for Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists Pushed Back to May
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Zachary Konecki was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly groping a female cyclist and punching out her husband last September.
After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon
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J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.
Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities
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The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.
MBAC Rolls Out a Granular Approach to Bike Input, With 8 New Community Reps
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Seasoned bike advocates will represent different regions of the city to provide tires-on-the-ground intel on local cycling challenges and opportunities.
Cyclists Voice Equity Concerns About Divvy Expansion at City Hall Meeting
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Advocates want to make sure that the expanded bike-share system will be accessible to low-income and unbanked Chicagoans, as well as people with disabilities.
Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists May Enter a Plea Next Month
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The prosecution and defense are currently reviewing evidence, including posts on defendant Zachary Konecki's Facebook page.
With Limited Resources, Pace Considers Reshuffling Express Service Along I-55
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The suburban transit agency is cutting some low-ridership routes to allow for increasing service on crowded lines.
New DePaul Study Looks at the Potential Benefits of Electric Dockless Scooter-Sharing
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The study, bankrolled by the scooter company Bird, found the technology would be useful for first- and last-mile trips, especially on the South Side.
Pace Opens New Downtown Paratransit HQ Amidst Ridership Growth as Illinois Ages
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Pace says it makes sense to have its paratransit headquarters within the city, at Metra's downtown offices, because 75 percent of the region's paratransit users live here.