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Residents urge more transit and regional connections; propose Fox River tram idea
Summary
Public commenters highlighted regional transit funding risks for CTA/Metra/PACE, urged Saint Charles to advocate for state action and suggested a local Fox River tram connecting neighboring cities to improve mobility and economic connections.
Several public commenters on March 17 asked the City Council to pay greater attention to regional transit funding and local connections, and one offered a specific proposal for a Fox River tram linking Saint Charles to nearby towns.
Michael Nelson, speaking during public comment, warned that the greater Chicago-area transit system faces a looming funding cliff when federal COVID relief funds expire and urged residents to…
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