What are Transit Supportive Guidelines?
The goal of the Transit Supportive Guidelines (TSG) is to foster reliable, efficient, convenient, and accessible transit in communities throughout the Chicago region that are served by Pace Suburban Bus. By shaping the built environment to support all modes of movement – from the transit vehicle itself, to pedestrians walking down the street – a more effective regional transit service can enhance the quality of life for Chicagoland’s citizens.
These Guidelines present principles and standards that may be implemented by municipalities, designers, engineers, and many others. Ultimately, it is Pace’s vision to provide a higher level of bus service to places that actively remove barriers to transit as a viable transportation choice.
Originally published in 2013, the Guidelines were updated in January 2024 with an addendum for Pulse, Pace's arterial bus rapid transit service. The addendum focuses on tailored development standards for Pulse service. Through collaboration with units of government, developers, and private property owners, Pulse drives economic development, improves accessibility, and enhances the overall quality of life in our region.