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Village of Downers Grove Considers New Avenue for Transit
February 21, 2008
By Eva McKendrick, Downers Grove Sun 
Downers Grove residents have several transportation options open to them - the Metra trains, taxis and the Grove Commuter Shuttle. Now the Village Council is in the early stages of discussing a new bus service, and in the meantime, the shuttle is expected to receive some much-needed maintenance. Replacement buses have been ordered for the Grove Commuter Shuttle. Meanwhile, the village is exploring the idea of a new circulator bus system. Courtesy of the Village of Downers Grove.
Transportation systems have never been known as lucrative investments, and the shuttle - with an average daily ridership of 143 in 2005 - is no exception, village officials say. The Downers Grove Transportation Fund is expected to be $1.8 million in the red at the end of fiscal year 2008, officials say. Within the council, the debate over buses has resurfaced. On Feb. 12, the issue was brought up by Commissioner Sean Durkin, who in the past has called the shuttle system a "black hole."
"How are we going to pay this negative balance?" he asked at the Feb. 12 workshop meeting. Mayor Ron Sandack said the budget has been adjusted to offset the costs. Commissioner Geoff Neustadt ... more

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