Waukegan

Waukegan, Lake County’s largest city, is home to over 85,000 residents — but much of it is disconnected from regular bus service. Many neighborhoods are more than a half-mile from the nearest route, making everyday trips difficult for people without cars.

Current Service Gaps

Buses like Route 565 (Grand Ave) and Route 572 (Washington St) run every 40–60 minutes
Weekend and evening service is limited or unavailable
Western and northern parts of the city have no coverage
Many riders rely on Dial-a-Ride or face long walks to a stop

Improvements Under Pace Plus 10

If limited funding becomes available, ReVision would still bring meaningful upgrades:

More consistent weekday and Saturday service on Route 565
Better timing to connect with Waukegan Metra Station
Targeted improvements along key corridors

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Big Changes with Pace Plus 50 – Ridership

This scenario focuses on frequent service where the most people are:

Route 565 and 572 upgraded to buses every 15–30 minutes
Stronger east-west connections between downtown, North Chicago, and key job centers
Easier access to the College of Lake County, Vista Health, and government offices

Expanded Reach with Pace Plus 50 – Coverage

This scenario spreads access farther into Waukegan:

Hourly service to neighborhoods west of Lewis Ave and north of Sunset Ave
New coverage in areas currently without any fixed-route service
Connects more residents to key daily needs — even if service isn’t as frequent

Waukegan illustrates how flexible investment can deliver big results — either by boosting ridership on busy routes or by filling gaps in access. The redesigned network gives the city more coverage, better frequency, and stronger links to opportunity.