A First for the Region: Pace Unveils New ADA Transfer Facility in Schaumburg.
The multi-million-dollar project, funded predominantly through the State of Illinois’ Rebuild Illinois program, represents a major investment in suburban transit infrastructure and accessibility. In addition to the new transfer facility, the project delivers expanded passenger amenities, including a modern indoor waiting area, real-time travel signage, a Ventra vending machine, and expanded park-n-ride capacity with new EV charging stations.
The new ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility is the first of its kind in the region, providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient transfer point for riders with disabilities. By centralizing connections and improving amenities, Pace is enhancing mobility for some of the region’s most vulnerable populations.
New sidewalks will provide pedestrian access from Mall Drive and Kimberly Drive to the bus terminal, and parking capacity will increase from 192 spaces (6 ADA) to 301 spaces (8 ADA) to support the popular I-90 Express services.
Other improvements include landscaping and site furnishings, seating, Ventra ticketing, and digital and audio bus arrival information.
The Northwest Transportation Center serves as a key hub for bus and paratransit connections in the northwest suburbs with hundreds of daily boardings. This project reflects Pace’s commitment to innovation and accessibility in the communities it serves.
