Frequent and affordable Metra service would improve quality of life on the South Side
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Fighting between transit agencies will continue to hurt Black and low-income South Siders the most.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about County Policy
Don’t let competition between agencies and politicians block better South Side transit
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Chicago mayor Lightfoot said she's against a proposal by Cook County, backed by her old rival Toni Preckwinkle, that would lower Metra fares and increase service, on the grounds that it would hurt the CTA.
Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
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Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
An Update on Chicago Scooter Injuries During the first 2 Weeks of the Pilot
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There have been at least 21 injury crashes, or about one case per 5,714 trips, a similar rate as in Austin, Texas.
Cook County, Metra Consider Reducing Fares, Increasing Service on South Side Lines
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Officials are seriously considering an idea that advocates have proposed for years: More frequent service on South Side and south-suburban Metra, cheaper fares, and free transfers to CTA.
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.