Metra seeking annual fare hikes over next decade, including nearly 11 percent...
Beginning in February, Metra plans to increase fares by 10.8 percent with guaranteed increases each year until 2024; Metra Board Chairman Martin Oberman said the February increase, the second-largest...
View ArticleVentra app coming to commuters next year
Metra will be asking volunteers to test a new Ventra smartphone app on each of its 11 lines beginning in February; Metra plans to fully launch the app in May, and the Chicago Transit Authority plans to...
View ArticleRTA Board makes Leanne Redden permanent executive director
By : Tom ButalaThe Regional Transportation Authority Board approved the appointment of Leanne Redden to a three-year term as the agency’s executive director on Wednesday.Redden has served as the RTA’s...
View ArticleMetra board approves 10.8-percent fare increase starting Feb. 1
Metra Board unanimously approved a 10.8 percent fare increase in 2015; Board also approved a measure under which Metra staff has 60 days to draft a report on ways to reduce operating costs that do not...
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RTA signs off on $2.9 billion 2015 budget; $3.8 billion, five-year capital plan
By : Tom ButalaThe Regional Transportation Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a $2.9 billion 2015 operational budget for the three service boards whose financing it oversees – the...
View ArticleMetra says it will work all night for smooth morning commute
In anticipation of a major snowstorm on Monday evening, Metra announced crews will work overnight to provide efficient service during the Tuesday morning rush hour; Metra Deputy Executive Director...
View ArticleMetra delays rise in February, but March numbers improving
Metra delays rise in February, but March numbers improvingMetra delays rise in February, but March numbers improvingCategories: TransportationMetra
View ArticleLawsuit: Metra's derailing our deal
Lawsuit: Metra's derailing our dealLawsuit: Metra's derailing our dealCategories: LawMetra
View ArticleThe search for a way to unsnarl Union Station begins
The search for a way to unsnarl Union Station beginsThe search for a way to unsnarl Union Station beginsCategories: TransportationMetra
View ArticleNo alcohol on Metra this weekend — and maybe no bikes, either
No alcohol on Metra this weekend — and maybe no bikes, eitherNo alcohol on Metra this weekend — and maybe no bikes, eitherCategories: TransportationMetra
View ArticleMetra says coronavirus will cost it $605 million in lost revenues — $70...
Metra says coronavirus will cost it $605 million in lost revenues — $70 million more than expected — through 2021Metra says coronavirus will cost it $605 million in lost revenues — $70 million more...
View ArticleMetra falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline, with...
Metra falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline, with cost cuts coming down the lineMetra falling further behind budget amid COVID-19 ridership decline, with cost cuts coming down...
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