Pace Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

New environmentally-focused web page launched.

Studies have repeatedly shown that those who commute by driving alone waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours each year while dealing with traffic congestion. The cumulative effect on the region drives up the amount of lost time and money each year, and also has a major impact on air quality because of the emissions released by the cars clogging our highways and roads.

Reducing traffic and improving the quality of our community’s environment are some of Pace’s top priorities. By providing quality public transportation options, Pace can help residents of Northeastern Illinois reduce their carbon footprint, protect the environment for present and future generations, and conserve natural resources. In fact, Pace’s family of transit services already removes more than 100,000 cars from our roadways every day.

In addition to giving commuters a viable alternative to driving alone, Pace benefits the environment in numerous ways, including the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels combined with particle filters retrofitted to bus exhaust systems to reduce the amount of pollutants released into the air. Pace recycles its used tires and engine fluids- which are changed regularly to ensure vehicles operate at peak efficiency. These examples, along with many others, show the direct positive impact Pace has on the environment.

Fixed route bus service or ADA paratransit service may not be available to or feasible for everyone in northeastern Illinois, so the Pace Rideshare program combines the Vanpool Incentive Program with carpool administration to offer the access and flexibility that have made Pace’s VIP a national leader.

Whether your motivation is to save money, save the planet, or both- Pace has the service options to help make residents of Northeastern Illinois less reliant on cars. Visit Pace’s new web page to learn more about local and global benefits of public transportation. .

RTA Regional Transit Map (*)

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