Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pace

During the pandemic, we need to avoid crowding trains and buses. Photo: John Greenfield

Chicago transit ridership is dropping, but that’s actually a good thing

By John Greenfield | Mar 17, 2020 | No Comments

If you don't need to ride transit, then please walk, bike or, if necessary, drive where you need to go to help out those who must use the CTA, Pace, or Metra.

Pace's bus terminal at the Linden Purple Line station in Wilmette. Photo: Robbie Zoline

At Pace hearing in Wilmette, concerns about impact of route changes on students, workers

By Jeff Zoline and Robbie Zoline | Feb 20, 2020 | No Comments

This was the last of a series of public meetings on a set of proposed changes in the north suburbs as part the second phase of the North Shore Coordination Plan.

A Route 210 Pace bus arrives at the Oakton-Skokie Yellow Line station. Under Phase II, the route would be eliminated, but the stop would be served by the revamped Route 226, which would continue west of Oakton Street. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Proposed North Shore bus changes raise concerns from Glenview parents, students

By Igor Studenkov | Feb 6, 2020 | No Comments

Workers and healthcare providers also said the changes would disrupt transportation access.

Series of meeting announced to discuss Pace North Shore service changes

By John Greenfield and Igor Studenkov | Jan 29, 2020 | No Comments

The proposal includes adjustments to five routes, the addition of one new route, and the cancelation of two routes.

The 79th and Halsted bus terminal. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Have your say on the South Halsted Bus Corridor Project at the upcoming meeting

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2019 | No Comments

As part of the movement towards speeding up buses, the CTA and Pace have teamed up for a study on modernizing transit along South Halsted Street.

As it stands, it's cheaper to buy a month of parking at many Metra stations than it is to buy a pass that let's you ride Pace to and from the station. Active Trans wants to change that. Photo: Active Trans

Here are the best things about Active Trans’ “Fair Fares” recommendations

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 9, 2019 | No Comments

Streetsblog's Courtney Cobbs discusses the strategies from the transit equity study that she feels can make the most impact.

Mount Prospect participated in the Access to Transit program in 2016. Improvements included new shelters and pads to accommodate 60 new covered bike parking spaces. Image: RTA

Federal grants approved for 7 local projects to improve bike and ped access to transit

By John Greenfield | Nov 4, 2019 | No Comments

When bus stops and train stations aren't safe or convenient to walk or bike to, that can be a major disincentive to riding transit.

Route 570 bus at Fox Lake's Lakeside Plaza, the transfer point with Route 806. Route 806 would be eliminated under the proposed 2020 Pace budget, while Route 570 would lose Saturday service. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Pace 2020 budget calls for service cuts, transit terminal improvements

By Igor Studenkov | Oct 25, 2019 | No Comments

Major capital improvements include new garages and rebuilding the Joliet and Harvey transit center.

A Pace bus at the 95th Street Red Line station. Photo: Jeff Zoline

Good Wi-Fi on most of the fleet is the Pace suburban bus system’s best-kept secret

By Igor Studenkov | Sep 16, 2019 | 1 Comment

Dependable Wi-Fi is a handy amenity on buses, and most of the Pace fleet already has it. So why aren't more customers aware that it exists?

A Pulse bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Taking the Pulse of Pulse, Pace’s Milwaukee Express Bus Route

By Igor Studenkov | Aug 12, 2019 | 2 Comments

The new corridor's launch had a few rough spots, but it's still a nice upgrade for Northwest Side commuters.

Boarding an Ashland Avenue bus. Photo: John Greenfield

In Some Cases Eliminating Bus Stops May Actually Slow Down Express Service

By Igor Studenkov | Jul 5, 2019 | 13 Comments

Urban planners discussed the art and science of determining optimum CTA and Pace bus stop spacing at the Transport Chicago conference.

The report calls for mandating and encouraging the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Photo: city of Chicago

Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 20, 2019 | 10 Comments

The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.

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