How Telecommuting Could Drive Big Shifts for Area Transit
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How many riders will come back to trains and buses after the pandemic?
About 80% of transit riders expect to return to buses and trains after the pandemic, according to a survey of 5,637 customers by the Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the CTA, Metra and Pace. We discuss the report and next steps for transit agencies with Leanne Redden, executive director of the RTA.
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How Telecommuting Could Drive Big Shifts for Area Transit
Clip: 4/19/2021 | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
About 80% of transit riders expect to return to buses and trains after the pandemic, according to a survey of 5,637 customers by the Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the CTA, Metra and Pace. We discuss the report and next steps for transit agencies with Leanne Redden, executive director of the RTA.
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