I-290 / I-88 Express Bus Study
Study Seeks to Provide New Express Bus Services
Join Us for the I-290 & I-88 Expressways Feasibility Study Open House #2!
Pace Bus is in the final stages of an I-290/I-88 Express Bus Study to explore potential transit opportunities within a five-mile radius of the Interstate 290 Eisenhower Expressway corridor and the I-88 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. This study evaluates potential expressway-based bus services, including bus-on-shoulder operations, connecting key destinations such as the CTA Forest Park Blue Line Transit Center, the Oak Brook Center/Cermak-Butterfield corridor, and the Schaumburg/Woodfield region.
This feasibility study assesses the potential for faster and more efficient transportation options for commuters traveling between various west suburban locations and Chicago. The study explores the viability and demand for proposed I-290 and I-88 Pace Express service, which would offer limited-stop service, ensuring reduced travel times while maintaining key connections to major suburban hubs.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with Metra and CTA rail service, the proposed express service would provide a reliable, affordable alternative to driving, particularly during peak commute hours. The feasibility study analyzes various factors, including ridership demand, travel patterns, and operational logistics, to determine the most effective design for an express bus service. The study seeks to address growing demand for improved public transit options, enhancing accessibility and reducing congestion along the corridors. By providing an expedited service, the potential routes could significantly enhance mobility for residents, workers, and visitors who rely on public transportation for their daily commutes.
Community Input
Community input plays a vital role in finalizing the study’s findings.
Pace’s collaboration with local stakeholders ensures that service meets the needs of commuters.
You are encouraged to participate in the upcoming public open house on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. - Forest Park, IL 60130 from 6 PM – 8 PM.
We seek your input on preliminary route and station concepts. At the open house, attendees can comment on proposed service plans, station locations, and connections to area communities like Oak Park, Oak Brook, Forest Park, and Schaumburg. A separate activity table for children will be provided, and families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
We hope to see you there!
If you are not able to attend, please take the survey to share your insight on the proposed routes and stations.
Be sure to take the I-290/I-88 Study Survey and learn more.
Designed with equity in mind, the proposed route aims to integrate with Metra, and CTA rail service, allowing riders to transition easily between different modes of public transportation. This improved connectivity could be particularly beneficial for commuters traveling during peak hours, offering a reliable and efficient alternative to driving.
The feasibility study will analyze various factors, including ridership demand, travel patterns, and operational logistics, to determine the most effective design for an express bus service. Community input will play a vital role in shaping the study’s findings, and residents, workers, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in upcoming public meetings and surveys to share their perspectives.
The study seeks to address growing demand for improved public transit options, enhancing accessibility and reducing congestion along the corridor. By providing an expedited service, the potential route could significantly enhance mobility for residents, workers, and visitors who rely on public transportation for their daily commutes.
Riders and community members are encouraged to stay informed and contribute to the discussion about this important transit initiative. Service details, including findings from the feasibility study and potential next steps, will be shared on PACE’s website in the coming months.
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