How would public transit cuts affect riders? Here's what you told us.

How would public transit cuts affect riders? Here's what you told us.

WBEZ's Reset podcast asked listeners who ride the CTA, Metra or Pace to share what would happen if the Illinois legislature fails to fill a $770 million gap in regional transit agencies budgets. Here's what they said, lightly edited for clarity:"I started taking transit alone when I was 11 or 12. ... Being able to go to concerts, cultural events, getting to school, getting to a job ... visiting family members — it's extremely important for young…

How would public transit cuts affect riders? Here’s what you told us

WBEZ’s Reset podcast asked listeners who ride the CTA, Metra or Pace to share what would happen if the Illinois legislature fails to fill a $770 million gap in regional transit agencies budgets. Here’s what they said, lightly edited for clarity: “I started taking transit alone when I was 11 or 12. … Being able to go to concerts, cultural events, getting to school, getting to a job … visiting family members — it’s extremely important for young pe…