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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at Monday’s City Council meeting, where aldermen approved a recommendation for delays to transit changes. Bobkiewicz said safe and efficient transportation is a priority for Evanston.

Transit authorities delay bus route changes after residents voice concerns

April 30, 2018

Transit authorities delayed changes that would threaten direct transportation to and from Evanston Township High School after unanimous recommendation from aldermen on Monday. The proposed changes...

Chris Canning, a member of the Pace Suburban Bus board of directors, addresses attendees at last Tuesday’s public hearing in Evanston. Aldermen will vote Monday on a resolution recommending that the proposed route changes be delayed to modify the service to address all Evanston residents’ needs.

Aldermen to discuss bus route changes, priority-based budgeting at council meeting

April 29, 2018

Aldermen will vote on a resolution pertaining to Evanston Township High School/District 202 bus route issues and hear an update on the priority-based budgeting process at Monday’s special City Council...

Police Blotter: Armed robbery reported at Davis Street Metra station

February 22, 2016

A 43-year-old Chicago resident reported that he was robbed at knifepoint at the Davis Street Metra station Saturday morning, police said. The man told police he was exiting the Metra station, 901 Davis...

A shot of the new Ventra app, which will allow transit riders to track trains and buses, reload passes and plan regional trips. The app will debut Thursday after delays from poor user experience and technical glitches.

CTA, Pace and Metra to launch new mobile app

November 17, 2015

Chicago transit riders will be able to access the city’s Ventra system via a new mobile app starting Thursday. Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace announced Friday that the app would be available...

A shot of the new Ventra app, which will allow transit riders to track trains and buses, reload passes and plan regional trips. The app, which is likely to launch this fall, was scheduled to arrive in late spring 2015 but was delayed due to technical glitches and slow performance.

Ventra app nears release despite past delays

September 30, 2015

After several delays, Chicago transit riders this fall will likely be able to navigate the city’s Ventra system via a mobile app. Ventra — the Chicago Transit Authority’s $519 million fare payment...

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