Articles filed under Pace
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This time, Ventra launch going smoothly so farJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - The transition to Ventra and cash only options to ride Pace and CTA vehicles went smoothly Tuesday, according to agency officials. Pace spokesman Patrick Wilmot said the...
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Editorial: Metra should get on board with VentraJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - Putting a man on the moon used to be the standard of comparison for seemingly simple technologies that had yet to be developed. "They can put a man on the moon, why can'...
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Ventra deadline approaching for Pace, CTA: 10 things to knowJun 17, 2014 1:01 am - With about 35 percent of riders still using cash or soon-to-be-obsolete magnetic stripe cards, Pace is on a campaign to inform riders that the suburban bus service and C...
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Pace hitting the streets to explain VentraMay 15, 2014 1:01 am - With just weeks to go before Pace and the CTA drop the existing fare system and switch over to its replacement, Ventra, the suburban bus agency will hold a series of out...
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Downtown Des Plaines getting new bus shelterMay 12, 2014 1:00 am - Des Plaines will pay a portion of the costs of a new downtown bus shelter after all. The city council last week approved the purchase of a $17,567 shelter from Duo-Gard ...
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Say goodbye to magnetic CTA cards starting May 1Apr 21, 2014 1:01 am - To clarify a story in Tuesday's edition, May 1 marks the date for the latest changes to the Ventra fare system. Changes are coming for CTA and Pace riders as the ag...
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House gives Pace go-ahead to stay on I-55 shoulderApr 11, 2014 1:01 am - The Illinois House approved a plan this week to permanently allow Pace buses to drive on the shoulder of I-55 in hopes of someday expanding the practice to more areas of...
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RTA funding Rosemont transit studyApr 08, 2014 1:01 am - The Regional Transportation Authority board has approved a $250,000 study to improve access to Rosemont's CTA Blue Line station and assess the potential for transit-orie...
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Bus stop to return to downtown Des PlainesMar 18, 2014 5:30 am - A bus shelter in downtown Des Plaines that was removed last year during a city streetscape improvement project will be reinstalled, officials said. Pace will pay for a n...
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Ventra switch coming July 1 for Pace, CTA ridersMar 14, 2014 1:01 am - After a lengthy rehearsal, Ventra is ready for prime-time this summer, Pace and CTA leaders announced Friday. The rollout of the new fare system in 2013 was less than st...