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Vision 2020 Pace/Tollway Plans Will Benefit Suburban Commuters

Pace and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) are applying for federal funds to improve suburban service.

The proposed service will greatly improve regional suburb-suburb transit service connecting the south suburbs via I-294 to employment centers of Oak Brook, Franklin Park, O’Hare Airport and Rosemont in addition to providing connections to other regional services.

This service will provide, fast, frequent, bidirectional express bus service with new environmentally friendly premium transit coaches.         

The service will help relieve this corridor’s traffic congestion by providing a fast, affordable, reliable and flexible transit options throughout the corridor.The full text of the application, including maps of the proposed project, are available at the ISTHA web site.

$3.00 Regional Paratransit Fare Effective Nov. 15

A fare increase for ADA Paratransit customers that begins on November 15 will mean passengers throughout the region will all pay the same $3.00 fare. The increase and other actions were required by the RTA Board to address a funding shortfall affecting the 2009 Regional ADA Paratransit budget.

Passengers using pre-paid tickets for ADA paratransit can continue to use these tickets to pay for their ride after November 15, but must pay a cash surcharge to cover the $3.00 fare. Pre-paid tickets valued at $3.00 are available for purchase from the Pace Online Store

Governor Quinn solves ADA paratransit budget deficit

Governor Quinn has committed $8.5 million to Pace’s Regional ADA Paratransit Budget for each of the next two years, ending the possibility of a proposed fare increase to the maximum levels allowable under the law.

The new state funding, along with $9 million in Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (ICE) funds from the RTA, will shore up the budget for Pace’s service for eligible people with disabilities for the next two years. As a result, Pace will not need to raise fares during 2010 or 2011.

A $3.00 regional fare, effective November 15, was a requirement of the RTA Board of Directors in resolving a funding shortfall for 2009.

Pace is grateful to Governor Quinn for his part in stabilizing paratransit funding for the next two years, and remains committed to working toward improving efficiency and customer service during that time.

Pace Board postpones action on bus route reductions

The Pace Board of Directors, faced with a $6.5 million budget shortfall for 2010, opted to take an additional month to review proposals to reduce or eliminate service on 51 fixed bus routes as part of a plan to balance the budget. The additional time will be used to further investigate alternatives, such as route restructuring or seeking funding subsidies.

Until the Board meets again on December 9, no final decisions will be made regarding the status of any of the affected routes. Pace will continue its efforts to explore alternatives to ensure that the fewest number of riders will be impacted by the agency’s legally mandated requirement to balance its budget.

13th Annual Transportation Symposium

Pace is part of the 13th Annual Transportation Symposium; for more information visit http://www.mgpgevents.com/

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E-mail Notification Service

An email subscription service is now available to our customers. This notification system allows customers to subscribe to specific information based entirely on their needs (such as routes, schedules, fares and other rider information), and receive real-time updates once information is made available.

E-mail notifications are sent automatically to subscribers when new information is posted to Pace’s website. Pace will provide passengers with current and up-to-date information about issues that affect their trips on public transportation.

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