Metra riders are in for a slew of changes in February. New fares will be taking effect, along with changes to the way riders can buy tickets. A program that cut fares on lines to the south and southwest suburbs will end, replaced with a new program for low-income riders. New policies will guide riders who want to bring bikes on trains. The changes are coming as the commuter rail agency faces .
Pace has seen an increase in ridership in recent months following the June approval of a reduced rate Regional Connect pass, a $30 per month addition to the $100 Metra Monthly pass that allows unlimited rides on any Pace or Chicago Transit Authority vehicle. The Regional Connect Pass replaces two former add-ons to the Metra.
ESCONDIDO Chamber hosts economic director The Economic Development committee of the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce hosts guest speaker Jennifer Schoeneck, the city’s deputy director of economic development, from 4 to 5 p.m.