Do you travel along the I-290/I-88 Expressway corridor? Pace wants to hear from you!
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – Pace Suburban Bus is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate potential express bus service designed to provide a fast and frequent transportation option for commuters traveling between the west suburbs and Chicago. The study will explore the viability and demand for the 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, including Oak Park, Forest Park, and Oak Brook.
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/or take Pace’s online survey to share their perspectives. The survey is available now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/I290BusStudySurvey.
Designed with equity and accessibility in mind, the proposed service aims to integrate with Metra and CTA rail service, allowing riders to transition easily between different modes of public transportation. By enhancing connectivity, the new service could provide an affordable and reliable alternative to driving.
“This study is an important step in identifying ways to improve transit options for suburban commuters,” said Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger. “By leveraging express bus service along I-290 and I-88, we have the opportunity to create a fast, frequent, and more sustainable travel option for thousands of riders. We encourage everyone to provide their input at an upcoming public meeting or through our online survey.”
The feasibility study will assess ridership demand, travel patterns, and operational logistics to determine the most effective design for an express bus service. Pace will collaborate with local stakeholders, transportation agencies, and community organizations to ensure the proposed service meets the needs of commuters.
Project details, including findings from the feasibility study and potential next steps, will be shared on Pace’s website at www.Pacebus.com/I-290-study in the coming months.
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Pace Suburban Bus safely and efficiently moves people to work, school, and other regional destinations with its family of public transportation services. Pace offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area more than 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace's innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.