Nov 20, 2009 5:39 am US/Central
Study: Public Transit Infrastructure Is Outdated
Report Says 72 Percent Of Metra Bridges, 42 Percent Of CTA Bridges Are Past 'Useful Life'
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
Don't be surprised if your train or bus ride seems a little slower, because a new report finds public transportation around Chicago needs a serious upgrade.
The report says 70 percent of Metra bridges and 42 percent of Chicago Transit Authority bridges are past their "useful life."
The preliminary report presented to the Regional Transportation Authority Board also found that 36 percent of Pace buses, 32 percent of Metra stations, 24 percent of CTA rail tracks, and 4 percent of Metra rail cars also fall into the "past its useful life" category.
A final report comes in January, including a plan to address the problems.
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