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    • Pace Suburban Bus

    Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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    About Pace Suburban Bus

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    550 West Algonquin Road
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    United States
    http://www.pacebus.com/
    847.364.7223

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    Pace Suburban Bus
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    The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders with more fixed bus routes, vanpools and Dial-a-Ride programs.

    Products and Press Releases

    Pace
    Pace proposed 2025 budget is released with more service and no fare increases.
    Management

    Pace proposes improvements to transit services in 2025 operational budget

    Sept. 19, 2024
    The proposal details increased services without an increase in fares.
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    Pace Board of Directors approves purchase of additional BEB, makes Round Lake Area On Demand pilot permanent.
    Management

    Pace Board of Directors approves purchase of additional BEB, makes Round Lake Area On Demand pilot permanent

    Aug. 23, 2024
    The newly approved BEB purchase will help Pace transition to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040 while the Round Lake On Demand pilot saw a 100 percent increase in ridership within...
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    Management

    Pace holds plaque dedication at Joliet Transit center for the late Larry M. Walsh

    Aug. 5, 2024
    Walsh Sr. played a major role in securing authorization for buses to use the shoulder of Interstate 55 and bolster Pace service.
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    Facilities

    Pace celebrates new Markham facility

    July 17, 2024
    The Markham site will help to create economic development through job creation and will improve access to employment.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Pace celebrates Community Project Funding for electric bus

    July 3, 2024
    The $826,779 in funding secured by U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) will be put toward a new electric coach bus to serve passengers boarding in Plainfield and other southwest...
    RTA of Northern Illinois
    Fare Collection

    RTA of Northern Illinois Board of Directors votes in favor of integrated day pass for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace

    Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago
    June 24, 2024
    The day pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing.
    Pace
    Paratransit

    Pace celebrates first electric paratransit vehicle

    June 11, 2024
    This vehicle was procured through Pace’s Project Zero plan for the transition to a full zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
    CTA
    Management

    RTA of Northern Illinois submits request for $375 million in federal funding to fight climate change

    Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago
    April 12, 2024
    The funding would allow the CTA, Metra and Pace to purchase and deploy state-of-the-art green technology benefiting riders and residents across four counties.
    Pace Suburban Bus
    Fare Collection

    Pace changes fare policy for paratransit riders

    Feb. 20, 2024
    Pace passengers who are certified for paratransit service by the RTA of Northern Illinois can now ride for free on any Pace fixed route.
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    Bus

    Pace, South Suburban College celebrate success of bus operator recruitment partnership

    Jan. 26, 2024
    The partnership provides students with a customized two-week CDL course that prepares them to obtain their CDL permit and start their career as professional bus operators.

    Articles & News

    Regional Transportation Authority
    Facilities

    Regional Transportation Authority of Northern Illinois selects eight stations for pilot program aimed at boosting transit safety

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 17, 2024
    The projects will create a welcoming environment and address real and perceived safety issues at stations serving CTA, Metra and Pace systems.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Pace, Broward County Transit debut electric buses

    Jan. 22, 2024
    Pace introduced its first battery-electric bus while BCT unveiled its inaugural electric express coach bus.
    Charlotte Obodzinski, AICP, Department Manager, Priority Project Management Office, Pace Suburban Bus
    40 Under 40

    2023 40 Under 40: Charlotte Obodzinski, AICP

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 22, 2023
    Charlotte Obodzinski, AICP, Department Manager, Priority Project Management Office, Pace Suburban Bus
    Pace Suburban Bus
    L-R: Pace Director Chris Canning; Schaumburg Trustee Jaime Clar; Pace Director David Guerin; Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger; Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski; Representative Michelle Mussman; Representative Nabeela Syed; Representative Mary Beth Canty; Pace Director Bill McLeod; Pace ADA Suburban Advisory Committee Chairperson Jemal Powell; and RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden.
    Facilities

    Pace breaks ground on ADA paratransit transfer facility

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    July 20, 2023
    The first-of-its-kind ADA Transfer Point will prioritize accessibility with public restrooms, an indoor waiting area, EV charging stations and additional parking.
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    Fare Collection

    Fare system developments: NCTD, BMO Financial, Pace and CTA

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 16, 2023
    Northern San Diego County, Calif., Coaster customers, Canadian transit riders and Chicago region transit users will be able to take advantage of new discounts, new fare options...
    Pace Suburban Bus
    Gary R. Scott, Jr., Senior Project Manager, Paratransit Services, Pace Suburban Bus
    40 Under 40

    2022 40 Under 40: Gary R. Scott, Jr., MPA,

    Aug. 23, 2022
    Gary R. Scott, Jr., MPA, Senior Project Manager, Paratransit Services, Pace Suburban Bus
    Pace Suburban Bus
    Officials cutting the ribbon on the new Pace Plainfield Facility, which will be operational this fall. Left to right: Pace Exec. Dir. Melinda Metzger, fmr. Pace Director Roger Claar, Will County Exec. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski, RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard, IL Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, Northern Builders Sr. VP Matthew Grusecki, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis.
    Facilities

    Pace celebrates opening of Plainfield maintenance and storage garage

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    July 22, 2022
    The facility is Pace’s first new fixed-route garage in more than three decades and will allow for the expansion of its Bus on Shoulder Express Service.
    Cook County
    Octavia Saffold, a Metra Electric rider, offered a testimonial of the positive impact the Fair Transit South Cook pilot program has had on her life.
    Fare Collection

    Fair Transit South Cook pilot labeled a success in first annual report

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 5, 2022
    The final two years of the program will see the partners working on an integrated fare payment solution that supports the program’s goals of providing more equitable mobility....
    Regional Transportation Authority
    RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace have launched a joint advocacy campaign in the Chicago region to share the benefits of transit.
    Management

    Chicago region’s RTA launches ‘Forward for All’ campaign

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    April 4, 2022
    The advocacy campaign aims to strengthen regional pride in the transit network and build awareness on the positive impact CTA, Pace and Metra services bring to the area.
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    Melinda J. Metzger, executive director, Pace
    Management

    Metzger becomes first female executive director of Pace

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 17, 2022
    Metzger, who has 40 years of transit experience, has filled the role in an interim capacity since December 2021.

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    Pace Suburban Bus, College of DuPage partner to train next generation of bus operators

    Dec. 11, 2023
    The new collaboration creates a fast path to employment by helping qualified applicants obtain their CDL permit through a customized two-week program before beginning paid training...
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    Pace celebrates launch of Pulse Dempster Line

    Nov. 13, 2023
    The Pulse Dempster Line provides premium bus service with limited stops, modern stations and frequent service every 15 to 20 minutes.
    Management

    Pace Board of Directors releases proposed 2024 budget

    Oct. 20, 2023
    The budget features no fare increases or service reductions for Suburban Service or Regional ADA Paratransit, as well as add trips where there is demand and an additional 15 percent...
    RTA
    Maulik Vaishnav joins RTA team as senior deputy executive director of planning and capital programming
    Management

    RTA of Northern Illinois appoints Maulik Vaishnav as senior deputy executive director of planning and capital programming

    Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago
    Oct. 12, 2023
    Vaishnav will coordinate with the CTA, Metra, Pace, other government entities, civic partners and department staff to support regional and local planning and programs.
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    Shared Mobility

    Pace cuts ribbon on Round Lake Area On Demand service expansion

    Oct. 6, 2023
    The expansion more than doubles the service area and adds more vehicles to the program.
    Infrastructure

    First phase of CTA's work on Forest Park Branch Rebuild rail project approaching completion

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
    Aug. 16, 2023
    The Forest Park Branch Rebuild is being worked on in two parts, with the first expected to conclude Aug. 20.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Pace reveals completed bus station along Pulse Dempster Line

    Aug. 10, 2023
    The Pulse Dempster Line will provide faster bus service with limited stops, accessible trip information and modern amenities to the community.
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    Mobile Applications

    Pace launches Pace Connect

    June 28, 2023
    Pace Connect is a new transit service designed to provide a first and last mile transit option during late night hours in two designated zones and is geared towards third shift...
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    Shared Mobility

    CTA partnering with Pace on VanGo pilot program

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
    June 21, 2023
    Pace's new mobility pilot program will provide riders a new and affordable first/last mile transit option at the Rosemont Blue Line station for riders reaching the station via...