Pace
Coverage of Pace in the Nexus archive.
- Unified transit police force is 'easiest' option but could be costly, Sheriff Dart says
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's deputies are patrolling CTA trains to address rising violence, and a transit task force is considering recommending a unified police force for CTA, Metra, and Pace. Dart acknowledges this would be the 'easiest' solution but expresses concerns about escalating costs, citing Los Angeles' experience with a transit police force.
- New transit law takes effect as CTA, Metra, Pace enter new era
A new transit law, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, has taken effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The law includes a quarter-percent sales tax increase to fund $200 million in 2026 and over $500 million in 2027 for CTA, Metra, and Pace, enhancing bus and rail service. NITA will now oversee fares, coordinate regional transit, and explore a unified police force.