A state-appointed group is proposing sweeping changes to Chicago-area transit systems, including fare hikes and new service options, as the region’s public transportation continues to face low ridership and a looming financial shortfall.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is developing a report for Illinois lawmakers on keeping the region’s three transit agencies afloat and attracting more riders. The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace will have a $730 million budget gap in 2025 once pandemic federal relief comes to an end.
