Moving Forward
Previous Editions of the Moving into the Future Newsletter (*)
2007
Moving into the Future Vol-06-07-07: Public gives input to Pace at South Cook-Will County meetings, Pace public forums in South Cook and Will Counties
Moving into the Future Vol-05-31-07: CEDA event highlights innovative Pace partnership with non-profits, What does Moving Beyond Congestion mean for South Cook County?, Pace public forums in South Cook and Will Counties
Moving into the Future Vol-05-24-07: What does Moving Beyond Congestion mean for North Cook County?, Pace region suffers nation's highest gas prices
Moving into the Future Vol-05-17-07: What does Moving Beyond Congestion mean for Lake County?
Moving into the Future Vol-05-10-07: What does Moving Beyond Congestion mean for Will County?
Moving into the Future Vol-05-03-07: Area newspapers call for additional Pace funding, Pace riders can once again make their voices heard
Moving into the Future Vol-04-26-07: Pace Citizens Advisory Board welcomes new members, Upcoming ADA hearings
Moving into the Future Vol-04-19-07: Auditor General praises Pace at legislative hearing, Pace seeks input from Chicago ADA riders at hearings
Moving into the Future Vol-04-05-07: Suburban population and traffic congestion continue to explode, Pace gets Cubs fans to "friendly confines" safely and in style, Service to Chicago Fire games begins April 7
Moving into the Future Vol-03-29-07: Joint Pace/Tollway bill passes Senate 56-0, Improvements to service and new vehicles in Naperville, Sox Express starts Monday; new pickup point added
Moving into the Future Vol-03-22-07: Business, labor unite to push for transportation funding, Pace seeks public involvement with planning initiative, National, local numbers show an increase in public transit usage
Moving into the Future Vol-03-15-07: State Auditor General releases major report Fiscally responsible Pace pleased with findings
Moving into the Future Vol-03-08-07: Pace stresses public involvement in planning at House testimony, Pace Board approves major "community vehicle" purchase, Customer Satisfaction Survey is underway
Moving into the Future Vol-03-01-07: Pace assists travelers during 2nd phase of Ryan Construction, Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your opinion makes a difference in how Pace serves you
Moving into the Future Vol-02-22-07: Toll Authority, Pace jointly sponsor transit-friendly legislation, Pace welcomes Montreal delegation
Moving into the Future Vol-02-15-07: Transit agencies partner to advocate for funding increase, Historic symbol of equality on exhibit at DuSable Museum
Moving into the Future Vol-02-08-07: Pace buses taking riders to see the cars of their dreams, Pace reports favorable progress with South Cook-Will County Initiative
Moving into the Future Vol-02-01-07: Public transit helps cure America's addiction to oil, Transportation conference issues call for papers
Moving into the Future Vol-01-25-07: Bus route changes implemented in DuPage County, More than 38 million passengers trusted Pace for transit in 2006
Moving into the Future Vol-01-18-07: Pace takes riders to Bears game at a Super price, DuPage mayors advocate for RTA/Pace funding increase
Moving into the Future Vol-01-11-07: Higher tax-free benefit for purchasing transit, vanpool passes in 2007, Planners to convene at CMAP summit on February 6
2006
Moving into the Future Vol-12-28-06 Pace employee saves Christmas in Elgin, Pace Bears shuttle adjusts to Dec. 31 game time change, Passengers reminded of holiday schedule changes.
Moving into the Future Vol-12-14-06 Rick Kwasneski appointed as Pace Chairman, Automatic alert keeps passengers informed during blizzard.
Moving into the Future Vol-12-07-06 Technology investment brings improvements to paratransit, Automatic alert keeps passengers informed during blizzard.
Moving into the Future Vol-11-30-06 Pace/UPS partnership creates success stories, Planners, communities work towards South Cook-Will bus route improvements.
Moving into the Future Vol-11-16-06 Transit agencies unite to advocate for greater investment RTA, Pace, CTA and Metra aim to fight traffic congestion with enhanced service, Schedule improvements coming Monday to four Southland bus routes, Chicago ADA fare changes approved by Pace Board.
Moving into the Future Vol-11-09-06 Pace to participate in 10th Annual Transportation Symposium, Public invited to comment on troubled Route 312 Ogden Ave--31st Street
Moving into the Future Vol-11-02-06 Businesses see value in partnering with Pace-New shuttle in Deerfield area latest addition to corporate-subsidized routes, Final forum on Pace 2007 budget targets ADA riders in Chicago
Moving into the Future Vol-10-26-06 Pace recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Larger buses, new stop added to Geneva Shuttle route, Only four more public hearings on Pace 2007 budget
Moving into the Future Vol-10-19-06 Pace adds smaller buses, Pace complimented on ADA transition during budget hearings, Public hearings on Pace 2007 budget
Moving into the Future Vol-10-12-06 ART buses showcase technology at Pace Headquarters, Pace Board releases 2007 budget, Pace 2007 Budget Hearings
Moving into the Future Vol-10-05-06 Conference cites funding need, IPTA announces legislators, Village buys Pace van for $1.00
Moving into the Future Vol-09-14-06 Greenlight for South Suburban Signal Prioritization; New Route connects DuPage citizens
Moving into the Future Vol-08-03-06 Moving Beyond Congestion kickoff; Berwin Seniors Laud Municipal Vanpool Program
Moving into the Future Vol-07-20-06 Moving Beyond Congestion plans; Oswego Ridership prompts Expansion of Service
Moving into the Future Vol-07-06-06 Cong. Weller grant; ADA transition; River Valley WIB award
Moving into the Future Vol-06-30-06 ADA transition; holiday schedules; Serena's Song
Moving into the Future Vol-06-22-06 New service to Toyota Park; WTS honors Rep. Hamos; ADA forums complete
Moving into the Future Vol-06-08-06 Student summer pass; e-mail alerts
Moving into the Future Vol-05-25-06 High gas prices; transit funding in state budget
Moving into the Future Vol-05-18-06 Plainfield students use Pace; Lake County Transportation Alliance
Moving into the Future Vol-05-11-06 California BRTs are model for Pace; Regional Planning Board workshops
Moving into the Future Vol-05-04-06 "Million Miler" bus driver awards
Moving into the Future Vol-04-27-06 Go Go Sox Express expanded; Arthur Winston
Moving into the Future Vol-04-20-06 South Cook/Will County leaders gather; how to get in a vanpool
Moving into the Future Vol-04-13-06 Toll Highway Authority and Pace reach agreement on tolls
Moving into the Future Vol-04-06-06 Pace begins extensive outreach in Chicago
Moving into the Future Vol-03-30-06 New Moraine Township program; Bus service to Cubs, Sox opening days
Moving into the Future Vol-03-23-06 GPS helps Pace with data, performance and security; Transit TV
Moving into the Future Vol-03-16-06 New WebRoute feature; Adopt-a-Shelter program
Moving into the Future Vol-03-09-06 Pace meets with south suburban clergy; Update on ADA transition
Moving into the Future Vol-03-02-06 Legislation promotes public transit on tollway; Midwest High Speed Rail Conference
Moving into the Future Vol-02-23-06 Security technology; Bus driver training
Moving into the Future Vol-02-16-06 CMAQ grant applications; Pace's Auto Show Express bus
Moving into the Future Vol-02-09-06 High marks from Highland Park; Legislation regarding buses on tollways
Moving into the Future Vol-02-02-06 2005 ridership growth; Programmable headsigns on buses
Moving into the Future Vol-01-26-06 New "Ask Pace" feature; growing Oswego ridership; Security technology; TransportChicago conference
Moving into the Future Vol-01-19-06 Record number of Pace vanpools; Special event bus routes; Coordination with Metra schedules
Moving into the Future Vol-01-12-06 Southland stakeholders participate in restructuring; New service for Aurora students
Moving into the Future Vol-01-05-06 Pace plans for the future; High school and college students use Pace
2005
Moving into the Future Vol-12-22-05 CTA fare changes to affect Pace customers; Holiday schedules and New Year's fare
Moving into the Future Vol-12-15-05 Pace routes to shopping centers; Route 221 to Allstate Arena
Moving into the Future Vol-12-08-05 Transit Symposium; Pace service to Kane County health centers
Moving into the Future Vol-12-01-05 50th anniversary of Rosa Parks protest; New service on 138th Street in Riverdale
Moving into the Future Vol-11-17-05 "Million Miler" bus driver awards; Express service to Festival of Lights
Moving into the Future Vol-11-10-05 Kane officials help dedicate new Randall Road route; Marketing to Hispanic population
Moving into the Future Vol-11-03-05 Rosa Parks honored; Hearings on ADA transition; Congratulations White Sox!
Moving into the Future Vol-10-27-05 Web-based technology advancements; National Disability Employment Awareness Month; Southland Expo
Moving into the Future Vol-10-20-05 Transit Ambassadors in Aurora; Nationwide bus ridership increases
Moving into the Future Vol-10-13-05 Proposed 2006 budget; Web-based vanpool finder matches riders
Moving into the Future Vol-10-06-05 Changes to Aurora bus routes; IML Conference; President Bush encourages transit use
Moving into the Future Vol-09-29-05 Public hearings on 2006 Pace budget; New RTA Executive Director
Moving into the Future Vol-09-22-05 Record August ridership on Pace; Web-based vanpool matching service
Moving into the Future Vol-09-15-05 RTAMS site provides transit information to local planner agencies
Moving into the Future Vol-09-08-05 Pace contributes to Hurricane Katrina effort; Wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon
Moving into the Future Vol-09-01-05 Congressman Davis announces Cermak BRT project; 1st anniversary of Ride DuPage
Moving into the Future Vol-08-18-05 President Bush signs SAFETEA-LU bill; CATS makes CMAQ recommendations
Moving into the Future Vol-07-28-05 Disability Pride Parade; Pace partners with Village of Niles on land use project
Moving into the Future Vol-07-14-05 Pace receives $7.8 million for paratransit; Growth in vanpool program
Moving into the Future Vol-07-07-05 Using transit benefits families' budgets; Board members Harris, Carr depart; New Directors Pellegrino and Wells
Moving into the Future Vol-06-30-05 Mt. Prospect Fire Dept. receives retired Pace vehicle; Increased use of Pace Web site
Moving into the Future Vol-06-23-05 Route improvements lead to ridership gains; Board member changes; DuPage Bike Day; Brookfield Zoo clean air effort
Moving into the Future Vol-06-16-05 Pace special events services; New RTA chairman; Blagojevich signs state budget
Moving into the Future Vol-06-09-05 TransportChicago conference; Obama and Costello finalize SAFETEA-LU; Pace audit finds no problems
Moving into the Future Vol-06-02-05 Pace to take over ADA paratransit in Chicago
Moving into the Future Vol-05-26-05 Pace seeks to bring successful Bus Rapid Transit concept to northeastern Illinois
Moving into the Future Vol-05-12-05 Pace adapts service to growing suburban market; RTA "Focus on TEA-LU" forum
Moving into the Future Vol-05-05-05 Public transportation speaks every language; Register for TransportChicago conference
Moving into the Future Vol-04-28-05 Upcoming TV movie: "Riding the Bus with my Sister"
Moving into the Future Vol-04-21-05 500th Pace vanpool joins successful program
Moving into the Future Vol-04-14-05 Pace allows commuters to bypass high fuel prices
Moving into the Future Vol-04-07-05 Mayors tour Melrose Park garage; Congressman Rush announces TSP grant; Cubs Roundtripper service
Moving into the Future Vol-03-31-05 Transit strike in suburban New York; Bus driver carries extra passenger for nine months, then delivers
Moving into the Future Vol-03-24-05 Bus route improvements in north shore; Transit Ambassadors
Moving into the Future Vol-03-17-05 Pace "spreads the Word" to seniors; Pace projects in House's TEA-LU bill
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