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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2026

Chicago Region Transit Ridership Grows in 2025

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.

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A group of people pose in front of a battery electric transit bus.
Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Advances Project Zero With North Division Electrification Milestone

Pace celebrates a major step toward zero-emissions transit with its first large-scale electric bus charging depot.

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Driver enters Pace VanGo vehicle.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 11, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Caps 2025 With More Service and Launch of VanGo Joliet

The agency boosts mobility with new flexible service, expanded routes, rising ridership, and major federal investment to support sustainable transit in 2026.

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A group of officials stands in front of a white Pace VanGo minivan and holds a blue ribbon during a ribbon-cutting event outside a transit facility on a sunny winter day.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 9, 2025

New Pace VanGo Service Coming to Joliet to Boost First/Last-Mile Connections

Pace and the City of Joliet marked the launch of VanGo, a reservation-based service aimed at helping commuters cover first- and last-mile trips to work for $5 per day.

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A green, white, and blue Pace bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

Chicago’s Pace Approves Budget, Unveils Hybrid Bus and Keeps Riders Moving Forward without a Fare Hike

The agency’s 2026 budget paves the way for expanded service, sustainable technology, and stable fares.

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Officials break ground for the new Pace paratransit transfer facility.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2025

Chicago's Pace Expands Paratransit Network with Calumet City Transfer Site

Officials break ground on the region's second paratransit transfer facility for the south suburbs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2025

Proposed Chicago Pace Budget Maintains Service, Raises Fares 10%

The proposed budget maintains current suburban fixed route service levels and invests in critical infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2025

Regional Day Pass Launches to Streamline Transit Across Chicago

This initiative is a collaborative effort between the CTA, Metra, Pace, and the RTA, aiming to create a more cost-effective and rider-friendly experience.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2025

Chicago's Pace Breaks Ground on Zero-Emission Bus Facility

The project will create the region’s first bus facility designed to support an all-electric fleet and move forward Pace’s transition to a zero-emission fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 21, 2025

Chicago's Pace Awarded $1 Million for Electric Paratransit Vehicles

Pace receives $1 million in Community Project Funding to bring more electric paratransit vehicles into their fleet, increasing options for accessible transit in McHenry County.

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