The new pass will deliver a convenient and affordable option for riders using Pace, Metra, and the CTA
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – At its April meeting, the Pace Board of Directors approved a key step toward expanding and improving regional transit access for riders across the Chicagoland area. The Board authorized the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Regional Day Pass (RDP) Pilot Program, a collaborative effort between Pace, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).
The RDP will provide riders with a convenient, cost-effective option for unlimited rides on all three systems for a single day — at a lower cost than purchasing separate 1-day passes for each agency. The amendment reflects updates to the program’s business rules, fare structure, and reimbursement process to streamline implementation and ensure a seamless rider experience.
“This initiative is an example of the coordination that takes place between RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace — demonstrating our shared commitment to making the transit system more seamless and convenient for riders across the region,” said Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski.
For more information about the Regional Day Pass pilot, please visit www.pacebus.com.
The Pace Board of Directors meets monthly in Arlington Heights, typically on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 A.M. The Board's schedule, along with agendas, minutes, and video recordings, can be found on the Public Meetings page at PaceBus.com, and meetings are streamed live at PaceBus.com/Streaming.
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Pace Suburban Bus safely and efficiently moves people to work, school, and other regional destinations with its family of public transportation services. Pace offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace's innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
