Chicago-Area Transit Agencies Still Waiting on Stimulus Cash
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As CTA, Metra and Pace grapple with COVID-19, Congress eyes more funding for transit.
Public transit agencies in Chicago have yet to see money from the federal stimulus package passed in late March. Transit leaders are hopeful it will come soon, but they’re worried about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on public transportation.
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Chicago-Area Transit Agencies Still Waiting on Stimulus Cash
Clip: 5/13/2020 | 3m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Public transit agencies in Chicago have yet to see money from the federal stimulus package passed in late March. Transit leaders are hopeful it will come soon, but they’re worried about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on public transportation.
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