Articles filed under Transportation
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CTA shrugging off pandemic service lows; how about Metra and Pace?Nov 04, 2024 6:53 pm - The CTA is touting its comeback from COVID-19. How do Metra and Pace stack up?
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Uplifting news on flight refunds: Here’s the latest in new consumer protections for air travelersNov 03, 2024 9:00 pm - A new rule requiring airlines to give passengers automatic refunds when flights are canceled is taking off.
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What’s up at Midway? An airport refresh with a hip lounge, artwork, and small businesses mentoringOct 30, 2024 9:55 am - A new lounge and vibrant art exhibits are among the latest efforts in the makeover of Midway International Airport.
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Poll shows support for supersized Metra, CTA and Pace comboOct 23, 2024 7:33 pm - Transit advocates on Wednesday pushed for the consolidation of the Regional Transportation Authority, Metra, Pace and the CTA into one mega agency, citing a recent poll with strong support for the change.
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How much of your county’s transit sales tax dollars are going to transportation? It ranges from 3% to 100%Oct 20, 2024 9:00 pm - While some counties use all of their RTA sales tax for transportation, others channel millions into public safety.
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Tollway tentative budget released: Tri-State, I-490 construction are prioritiesOct 18, 2024 5:39 pm - Here’s what the Illinois tollway’s planning in its 2025 budget.
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Building, and rebuilding bridges: Crossing the Fox River was no easy task for early residentsOct 18, 2024 4:00 am - We take bridges for granted when stuck in downtown traffic while crossing the Fox River, but these structures were not easy to build and were a source of much stress, concern and brainpower.
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Learn about I-PASS stickers at Oct. 24 event in Carol StreamOct 17, 2024 1:17 pm - Information on the new I-PASS stickers that are replacing plastic transponders will be offered during an event on Oct. 24 in Carol Stream.
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Metra budget forecast shows $221 million fiscal cliff coming in 2026Oct 11, 2024 8:51 pm - Metra has released a no-surprises $1.1 billion 2025 budget proposal that would increase operating expenses by 4% and keep fares stable.
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Metra chair job goes to the collar counties; Brown lauded for leadership through COVIDOct 10, 2024 7:10 pm - The new chair of the Metra board is Kane County’s former top prosecutor.