Lake County officials looking at more Pace stop shelters, funding them with ads
Lake County News Sun
Members of the Lake County Board’s Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee have warmed to the idea of allowing advertisements at Pace Suburban Bus stops.
At a meeting Wednesday, committee members cited a need for more bus shelters that shield passengers from the weather, leading to a discussion of how to pay for them.
Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart, who represents District 13, said one specific site with a need for a shelter is at a stop on Green Bay Road in North Chicago.
The stop, part of the 569 route, is often frequented by veterans visiting the nearby Midwest Veterans Closet. Without a shelter, Hart worried that passengers face a tough commute, especially when exposed to harsh weather elements.
“I see veterans sitting outside in the snow, in the rain on a shower chair,” Hart said. “Cars go by, they can get splashed with the water, it’s unconscionable.” …