Pace Bus Open House

Pace Bus is in the final stages of an I-290/I-88 Express Bus Study to explore potential transit opportunities within a five-mile radius of the Interstate 290 Eisenhower Expressway corridor and the I-88 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.  This study evaluates potential expressway-based bus services, including bus-on-shoulder operations, connecting key destinations such as the CTA Forest Park Blue Line Transit Center, the Oak Brook Center/Cermak-Butterfield corridor, and the Schaumburg/Woodfield region.

This feasibility study assesses the potential for faster and more efficient transportation options for commuters traveling between various west suburban locations and Chicago. The study explores the viability and demand for proposed I-290 and I-88 Pace Express service, which would offer limited-stop service, ensuring reduced travel times while maintaining key connections to major suburban hubs.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with Metra and CTA rail service, the proposed express service would provide a reliable, affordable alternative to driving, particularly during peak commute hours. The feasibility study analyzes various factors, including ridership demand, travel patterns, and operational logistics, to determine the most effective design for an express bus service. The study seeks to address growing demand for improved public transit options, enhancing accessibility and reducing congestion along the corridors. By providing an expedited service, the potential routes could significantly enhance mobility for residents, workers, and visitors who rely on public transportation for their daily commutes. 

You are encouraged to participate in the upcoming public open house on Tuesday, December 9^th, at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd. - Forest Park, IL 60130 from 6 PM – 8 PM.

We seek your input on preliminary route and station concepts. At the open house, attendees can comment on proposed service plans, station locations, and connections to area communities like Oak Park, Oak Brook, Forest Park, and Schaumburg. A separate activity table for children will be provided, and families are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

We hope to see you there!

If you are not able to attend, please take the survey to share your insight on the proposed routes and stations.  

Be sure to take the I-290/I-88 Study Survey and learn more.

 

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Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park, IL, 60130, View Map