
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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Transit agencies in Chicago and Milwaukee stabilize budgets, avoid major cuts, and lay the groundwork for more reliable, rider-focused service.
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The agency reports no planned service cuts as it seeks public input and prepares for looming funding gaps after COVID relief ends.
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The $770 million budget shortfall that agencies face beginning in 2026 threatens unprecedented cuts to CTA, Metra, and Pace services, the scale of which are now coming into clearer view.
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In 2024, Pace’s system ridership increased by 14.6% compared to 2023, and that upward trend continues into 2025.
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The latest figures represent nearly 14% year-over-year growth for all fixed routes on three service boards combined.
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The pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing.
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Selected projects will bring activities near transit, create a welcoming environment, and help address real or perceived public safety issues.
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The Summit gathered leaders and transit riders to explore solutions, including enhancing personal security and addressing perception of crime on transit and incorporating transit-specific strategies into social services initiatives.
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The pilot will use the same pricing as the existing reduced fare and zone structure in Metra’s 2024 budget.
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