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.
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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."
Congressmen Garcia, Schneider introduce rail grade separation funding bill
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The reps noted that in addition to preventing crashes, separating rail crossings can also improve passenger and freight rail service by allowing for higher speeds and more frequent service.
September Loop Alliance report shows slow, steady increase in walking, transit use
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Hopefully promotional fares on the CTA, Metra, and the South Shore Line will help incentivize more folks to return to transit and drive less.
2022 Chicago budget passes including income-based fines, mental health funds
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Reforms to the city's traffic fine structure should make it less regressive, and increased funding for mental health services could be a step in the right direction for improving transit safety.
Vigil planned for fallen cyclist Adé Hogue on Tuesday 6 PM at Grand and LFT
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"It's hard to say who's really at fault," a witness said. "I don't know how she didn't see him."