The latest figures represent nearly 14% year-over-year growth for all fixed routes on three service boards combined.
The pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing.
Selected projects will bring activities near transit, create a welcoming environment, and help address real or perceived public safety issues.
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.
The pilot will use the same pricing as the existing reduced fare and zone structure in Metra’s 2024 budget.
The 2024 budget comes nearly a year after the release of the new regional transit strategic plan, “Transit is the Answer,” which was adopted in February.
While use of the cards and some anonymous demographic information will be tracked and reported by The Network in an annual report, anonymity is key for survivors of gender-based violence.
The plan’s vision is “Safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity and combats climate change.”
The draft is open for public comment through Jan. 9, and the RTA Board of Directors will vote on adoption during their Feb. 16 meeting.
The RTA’s redeveloped website took shape based on analysis of how the old version of the site wasn’t serving users well.
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