Metra board members blasted the Ventra vendor for app failures as the commuter rail agency rolled out new fares.
Ventra crash during Metra ticketing change was vendor issue: ‘It’s embarrassing’
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Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant vetoes move to stop 143rd Street widening
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant on Saturday vetoed a county board resolution to stop the expansion of 143rd Street through Homer Glen, saying she mistakenly signed off on it.
Landmarks: Roots of Black aviation in America can be traced to a short flight from Robbins to Oak Lawn
Landmarks: Roots of Black aviation in America can be traced to a short flight from Robbins to Oak Lawn
Some Chicago ride-share drivers took part in Valentine’s Day strike, but for many it was business as usual
The lack of a widespread strike by ride-share drivers at O’Hare Airport Wednesday meant many travelers had no trouble getting rides.
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Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago plan airport strikes on Valentine’s Day
Drivers for Uber and Lyft are planning a one-day airport strike in 10 cities on Valentine’s Day, including Chicago, to once again call attention to demands for better wages, better safety practices and job protection.
Automated ticketing of drivers parked in bike and bus lanes downtown could begin this summer, more than a year after pilot program was approved
City officials have highlighted the program as a way to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians downtown and boost bus service
Will County committee recommends halt of 143rd Street expansion in Homer Glen
Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, offered his support on behalf of both his city and the mayoral conference, as did Bedford Park Mayor David Brady, chairman of the conference’s transportation committee.
Barrington moves to increase rail crossing safety after student fatally struck by Metra
After a student was fatally struck by a rush hour Metra train, the village of Barrington is working to enchanted safety measures at rail crossings through education, increased signage and potential pedestrian gates and underpasses.
Metra riders continue to experience glitches on Ventra app
The Ventra app is continuing to glitch after it crashed last week, leaving many passengers still unable to purchase tickets, Metra officials said. The app first crashed Thursday morning, the first day new ticketing procedures were implemented. Metra said transit personnel are accommodating those who can’t buy tickets. Ventra had appeared to be working Sunday, but began to have issues again Monday due to the increased volume of riders, according to Meg Reile, a spokesperson for Metra. The cause of the glitches are unknown. “There were software updates this weekend, and our vendor had assured us the issue was resolved,” […]