Meanwhile, the statistics for the All-Day Pass fluctuated throughout , both in terms of numbers and percentages, staying within the percent range. In terms of raw numbers, the pass saw its peak usage in October , with , riders, and it saw the highest percentage of riders in December , with In , the percentage settled more into a 14 percent average, gradually declining over the past three months, though the actual number of riders who used them has been increasing.
At least some of the changes in ridership seem to reflect the fall ridership drops and Spring ridership increases. If the change did have any effect on system-wide pass use, it was temporary, since the raw numbers for both passes have been increasing in the spring.
One recent change that may affect those numbers is the resumption of fare collections on the three Union Pacific Metra lines. While the pandemic scrambled the usual ridership patterns, Union Pacific Northwest and Union Pacific North lines have been consistently among the five highest-ridership lines since June 1, Until the fare collection resumed, riders were, in practice, able to transfer between the two lines at the Clybourn station without paying for their trip, because no one was checking tickets.
It remains to be seen how much fare-collection will affect the overall pass use, and how it would be affected by the general system ridership increases, but Metra has at least another three months to find out.
Donate Contact About Us Newsletter. Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email print. Pass Ridership Patterns According to statistics provided by Metra, Round Trip Plus use went up significantly between September and October , both in terms of percentage of overall ridership and actual numbers, going from 0. Ridership and share of overall ridership for the Round Trip Plus pass.
Click to enlarge. Use the fare calculator above to see the cost of each type of ticket, full fare and reduced, between your selected origin and destination stations. For information about where to buy tickets, click here. New riders can find more information about the Metra system here. Because of the pandemic and work-from-home orders, Metra has extended the validity of all One-Way and Ride tickets. If you have tickets that expired in March or later, or tickets that are scheduled to expire before Dec.
Paper tickets that expired can be used on the trains up to and including Dec. However, if you have Ventra tickets that expired or will expire before Dec. For travel from one station destination to another. One-Way Tickets are valid for 90 days including the day of purchase, and they are not refundable.
These tickets are good for unlimited rides on a single day between the zones selected. Available in the Ventra app only. Round Trip Plus tickets are valid for 90 days including the day of purchase, and they are not refundable.
These tickets are good for one year. Ten-Ride Tickets are not refundable. This ticket is ideal for occasional commuters or leisure travelers. One ticket can be shared by people riding together. Monthly Passes are for the exclusive use of the purchaser and are not transferable. Monthly Passes are valid until noon on the first business day of the following month. Monthly Pass holders are permitted to use their tickets for unlimited weekend travel across the Metra system.
This allows Monthly Pass holders to travel outside the zones indicated on their passes at no additional cost on Saturdays and Sundays. Monthly Pass holders can purchase a Link-up Pass from Metra or through the Ventra App for the following connecting travel:. Monthly Pass holders can purchase a PlusBus pass for unlimited rides used in conjunction with their monthly pass for travel on all Pace suburban buses.
Pace buses connect with Metra trains at many stations. For more information, please visit Pace. Either pass can be used in conjunction with Metra's Family Fares. Senior citizens 65 or older, customers with disabilities and Medicare cardholders who have an RTA-issued Reduced Fare Permit are eligible for a reduced fare ticket. Call or click here for more information. Children under the age of 7 are not permitted to travel without a fare paying customer. Students obtain permits through their schools or on the CTA website.
Many college and universities participate in the U-Pass program , which provides unlimited rides to full-time students. Find out if your school participates here. Pace student reduced fares are valid weekdays for student travel to and from school activities. Pace provides the Campus Connection Pass for college students.
This pass is valid for unlimited rides on Pace regular fixed route buses and Call-n-Rides every day of the week at any time of the day. Additional Pace student fare information is available on the Pace website. Metra allows full-time students enrolled in an accredited grade school or high school to purchase a reduced one-way, ride or monthly pass. Information on purchasing student tickets is available on the Metra website.
Loaded onto a transit account or contactless bankcard. Metra offers Monthly Unlimited Ride Passes.
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