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Metro ridership about two‑thirds of pre‑pandemic levels; public hearings set as Metro prepares two budget scenarios
Summary
Staff reported recent Metro ridership at about 65% of pre‑pandemic levels and said Metro will prepare two FY2026 budgets — one assuming state funding and one that assumes none. Public hearings were scheduled in Crystal Lake and Chicago for November.
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — McHenry County staff reported Sept. 15 that Metro ridership is running at approximately 65% of pre‑pandemic levels and outlined the FY2026 budget calendar, including two budget scenarios and upcoming public hearings.
A transit staff member reported recent modal figures: “Our most recent numbers were at 65% of pre pandemic levels. The…
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