Daywatch: RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said he “absolutely” will continue to hold town hall meetings even though an event in ...
Greater Cleveland RTA approves fare changes, tap-and-pay option
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority trustees on Tuesday approved a series of fare and payment ...
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Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
It would also create a new taxing authority for local governments to pay for transit routes that cross municipal, or county, ...
Chicagoland transit agencies detail ‘doomsday’ scenarios without state help
CHICAGO ( WGN) — Without state help, Chicagoland’s mass transit systems would be forced to implement deep cuts to service ...
RTA outlines ‘doomsday’ transit cuts if budget gap isn’t filled, including slashing bus and train lines
More than half of Chicago’s bus routes could be eliminated, at least parts of four “L” lines could be shut down and Metra weekday service would be slashed to once an hour under a ...
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1 In 5 Chicagoans Will Lose Access To CTA, Pace, Metra If State Doesn’t Fund Public Transit, RTA Says
The Regional Transit Authority is calling on state lawmakers to fill the gap to avoid massive cuts that would include the CTA ...
Chicago transit 'doomsday scenario' comes into focus as region faces up to $2.6B in economic losses
A $770 million budget deficit threatens thousands of jobs, sweeping service cuts and a crater in the local economy if a ...
Chicago transit agencies warn of drastic cuts in face of looming $770 million budget shortfall
The Regional Transportation Authority, the umbrella agency overseeing CTA, Metra, and Pace, is calling the situation potentially devastating.
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Daily Herald opinion: Harsh realities of transit: Agencies again offer grim picture of impending crisis — but little else
Doomsday scenarios have become common from Chicago’s public transportation agencies lately. So common that you can start to think we’re just hearing background noise in a program that seems to be ...
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Wisconsin Governor Opens Window for Regional Transit Authority
The proposed state budget includes a provision that allows local governments to establish a dedicated transit tax.
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Transit Agencies Release Dire Warning on Looming Service Cuts; Bus and Train Lines, Overnight and Weekend Service Could Be Slashed
The transit agencies came up with the doomsday models at the RTA’s behest, responding to calls from Springfield legislators ...