Pace Unveils New ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility In Schaumburg, IL

Local and state leaders are shown ready to cut the ribbon for the new ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility. (Photo courtesy of Pace)

Pace recently welcomed local and state officials to help open the region’s first ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility at the Northwest Transportation Center, in Schaumburg, IL.

The multi-million-dollar project, funded predominantly through the State of Illinois’ Rebuild Illinois program, represents a major investment in suburban transit infrastructure and accessibility. In addition to the new transfer facility, the project delivers expanded passenger amenities, including a modern indoor waiting area, real-time travel signage, a Ventra vending machine, and expanded park-n-ride capacity with new EV charging stations.

“Pace is proud to deliver this investment in transit infrastructure for the northwest (Chicago) suburbs, improving access and comfort for the communities we serve,” Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski said.

According to a press release, “The new ADA Paratransit Transfer Facility is the first of its kind in the region, providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient transfer point for riders with disabilities. By centralizing connections and improving amenities, Pace is enhancing mobility for some of the region’s most vulnerable populations.”

“Today, thanks to critical investment through Rebuild Illinois, we celebrate this new passenger facility, a space designed to improve accessibility, comfort, and convenience for our riders. It reflects our commitment to enhance ADA paratransit service and improve the passenger experience for all our riders,” Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger said.

Pace Suburban Bus provides transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry.