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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 11, 2023

Chicago's Metra Proposes Fare Revisions, New Fare Products

The plan will be the subject of public feedback, including hearings, before the Metra Board of Directors votes in November.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 9, 2023

ACES Mobility Coalition Launches Legislative Strategy to Advance AV Reform

The ACES Mobility Coalition is focused on reasserting the U.S. as the global leader in next-generation mobility technology.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2023

Metra, Local Officials Open New Ravenswood Station

The $36.1 million project completely rebuilt the station, with longer, covered platforms and warming shelters on both sides, new lighting, ramps and stairs, new landscaping, and vendor space.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2023

Metra Adds Trains to Metra Electric Blue Island Service

Electric Line riders on all branches will also see minor changes to the existing train schedule to better reflect operating conditions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 21, 2023

Metra Celebrates Completion of Blue Island Vermont St. Station Rehab

Under the current Metra schedule, the station is served by 74 trains each weekday and 33 trains on both Saturday and Sunday.

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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 News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2023

Metra Breaks Ground on Project to Rebuild Electric Stations

The work includes making all three stations accessible to persons with disabilities.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanMay 30, 2023

How Agencies Are Improving Rail Accessibility

It’s been a long time coming. Transit agencies are now receiving the necessary funding and here’s a look at their respective journeys to repair age-old infrastructure.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2023

Metra Breaks Ground on Rehabilitation of Homewood Station

Included is the construction of a new Pace bus facility, including three bus bays, a covered waiting area, and driver relief facilities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 3, 2023

Metra Details 2023 Construction Program

In 2023, Metra is focusing nearly a quarter of its annual capital spending ($119.5 million) on rebuilding and renewing station facilities.

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