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Council renews Explore Elmhurst trolley program; some aldermen press for more data and broader routes
Summary
The City Council approved the 2025 Explore Elmhurst trolley program, keeping a six‑stop summer route and a winter/holiday service after staff recommended extending the existing contract; several aldermen sought more ridership data and urged opening the contract to other providers.
The Elmhurst City Council voted 14–0 on Feb. 18 to approve the 2025 Explore Elmhurst trolley program, keeping the six‑stop route used in recent seasons and authorizing staff to prepare required documents for council approval.
Alderman Michael Bridal, presenting the committee report, said staff evaluated expansion options and concluded no new stops were viable this year; the route will run two seasons (a 16‑week summer season starting May 30 and a five‑week winter/holiday program beginning Nov. 29) plus use during major events. Bridal said the city will take…
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