Metra

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-2027)

Purchasing remanufactured diesel locomotives meeting EPA Tier 3 emissions standards
Purchasing switch engines meeting EPA Tier 4 emission standards
Obtaining new zero-emission locomotives and trainsets

Fair Transit South Cook Pilot Program (reducing fares by up to 50% on Metra Electric and Rock Island lines)
My Metra campaign to improve employee connection and morale
Implementation of a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program

Project Management Oversight (PMO) office created to improve capital project delivery
Agency realignment creating External Affairs Division to improve planning, grant pursuit, and project delivery
Implementation of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

Long-term Goals:

To proactively address evolving transportation needs, Metra will provide regional rail service that supports sustainable connected communities.

Medium-term Goals:

Continue to modify schedules guided by our service principles
Continue exploring ways to simplify our fare zone structure and incentivize other rider markets
Explore new service and expansion opportunities

Short-term Goals:

Provide better service options for off-peak, reverse commute, and intermediate trips

Adapting to new ridership patterns and changing rider behavior due to the pandemic and remote work
Addressing equity in service provision and capital programming
Combating climate change by reducing fleet's reliance on fossil fuels and emissions
Securing sufficient capital and operating funding
Attracting and retaining employees
Operating in a complex environment with freight interference

Developing service principles to guide schedule development (consistent and frequent service, easily understandable schedules, express service where possible, transfers, reverse-commute markets, regional equity)
Introducing new fare products (All-Day Pass, Saturday/Sunday Day Pass, $6 Day Pass, $100 Super Saver Monthly Pass)
Participating in the Fair Transit South Cook Pilot
Pursuing new grant opportunities and delivering projects on time and on budget
Evaluating benefits and policies to attract and retain talent
Seeking permanent relief from farebox recovery requirements and a new operating funding stream
Working with freight partners to minimize delays
Exploring opportunities to increase control over rail corridors

Climate Change Data