>>1045032Metra does a great job, but a few tweaks would make it useful to so many more people. I had dozens of workers over the years that couldn't reverse commute because the trains started after their start times.
The El can grow all it wants, the riders will be there. Go to Ford City and Old Orchard.
Roads are beyond help dealing with peak times.
Bike use has some challenges with weather. With careful planning you can go a long way without using major roads.
The Boring Company might be able to solve the O'Hare express challenge
