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NewsJune 17, 2022

Pace Board Approves MaaS Contract, Fare Policy Changes

Driving Innovation, Pace’s strategic plan, identified the need for Pace to work with a MaaS provider to maximize transit access and ensure equitable regional access and system integration.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 9, 2022

New Chicago Regional Connect Pass Saves Money, Adds Flexibility

The Regional Connect Pass will cost $30 and will be sold to holders of an unlimited ride Metra monthly pass.

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NewsJune 1, 2022

Metra to Sell Flat-Rate Monthly Pass

The new pass will be offered for a three-month pilot period starting in July.

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NewsMarch 31, 2022

Chicago Transit Agencies Launch Joint Advocacy Campaign ‘Forward for All’

In the face of COVID-19’s impact on transit ridership, this initial phase of “Forward for All” aims to strengthen this trust and pride in the region’s transit system by building awareness of the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits of public transportation.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2022

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $513.6 Million Grant Award to Metra in Illinois

This funding is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Biden last March.

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NewsNovember 15, 2021

Metra Approves Ticket Vending Machine Contract

The weather-hardened, fully ADA-accessible vending machines will accept cash or credit and could eventually accept Ventra cards.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2021

Amsted Rail, Alstom Partner to Supply 200 Commuter Railcars

Amsted Rail will provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft gears, and crash energy management systems.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

Metra Police Save Man from Jumping Off Bridge

The incident was recorded on one of the officers’ body cameras.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJuly 1, 2021

Metra Invests in Cleanliness, Safety, & Sustainability in a Post-COVID World

Chicago-based commuter rail system Metra is an innovator in their market. Find out how they adapted to COVID-19, as well as how they are leading a transition to battery-powered locomotives, increasing safety and partnerships, and filling open positions in new ways.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Metra Challenges Industry to Prototype Zero-Emission Locomotives

The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.

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