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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2024

Chicago's Proposed Operating Budget Charts Course for a Better Riding Experience

The proposed spending budget reflects an 8.1% increase (or $161.1 million) over the previous year’s budget and supports CTA’s ongoing workforce initiatives for hiring, training, and retaining key operations personnel to provide service levels that exceed 2019/pre-pandemic levels.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2024

RTA Selects 8 Station Activation Projects to Improve Public Safety

Selected projects will bring activities near transit, create a welcoming environment, and help address real or perceived public safety issues.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 24, 2024

Chicago Region Ridership Up in 2023

In total, the region’s transit agencies added 45 million rides in 2023 compared to the previous year, representing an increase equal to the annual transit ridership of Dallas, the Chicago RTA said in a press release.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 8, 2023

Pace Launches New Partnership to Train New Bus Operators

The new collaboration with College of DuPage creates a fast path to employment by helping qualified applicants obtain their CDL permit through a customized two-week program before beginning paid training with Pace.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2023

Pace Gets Approval to Reimagine Suburban Transportation Service

The approval allows Pace staff to explore options for providing supplementary service utilizing transportation network companies (TNCs).

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Pace Breaks Ground on New ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility

The project, made possible by Rebuild Illinois funding, will transform a critical hub for paratransit with new assets that promote accessibility, expand capacity, and enhance comfort and aesthetics for people with disabilities and other commuters.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 29, 2023

Biz Briefs: Pace Launches Microtransit Service, MTM Transit, and More

Get the latest from Pace, MTM Transit, and Valley Metro.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2023

APTA Honors Public Transportation Providers

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023

Illinois' RTA Adopts Strategic Plan

The plan’s vision is “Safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity and combats climate change.”

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 26, 2022

Pace’s Metzger Talks Mobility, Focus on Electric Bus Future

With a career spanning 40 years, Metzger, who was named executive director in March, discusses how exciting it is to take the helm during a time of growth and innovation. She also talks about what Pace is doing to increase its employee pool.

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