The RTA survey shows that a significant majority of lapsed riders expect to resume their pre-COVID level of transit use, but increased telecommuting is likely to persist.
The move follows Metra’s board approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars.
The new cars will offer increased reliability, while reducing operating costs — a substantial improvement over the increasing expense of maintaining the older cars.
Funding will go toward major investments in railcars, locomotives, bridges, and stations.
The “My Metra” campaign will highlight steps the agency has taken, following the guidance of the CDC and health officials, to create a safe experience for its riders.
Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.
The agecny is asking for all passengers to cooperate and take responsibility for their own actions.
This study was completed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary changes to the NCS schedule.
The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.
While there have been some fluctuations in ridership during the first months of the test, the overall trend is very positive.