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To solve this, thousands of Chicagoans take buses or city express transport systems L.
However, as climate change leads to more extreme weather, some of these travels may be disrupted.
Evasic: “We hope that the amount of precipitation we will receive in the future will appear in a very short burst.”
That is Kate Evasic of the Chicago Metropolitan Project.
A report from her agency warns that more than half of the city’s stops and bus stops are at risk of flooding. Therefore, sometimes L riders may face delays and bus riders may need to get involved in the water.
Many bus stops in the area also lack shelter or shadow trees. So, as extreme heat becomes more common, people may have to wait under the scorching sun.
Evasic: “When you do a bus, your belonging element is more than driving. You really depend on the waiting time of the bus or train.”
Evasic said running buses and trains often reduce those waiting times.
And to upgrade infrastructure on buses and L stops to make them more resilient to extreme weather, which will help ensure Chicagoans can move around safely, even if the climate is warm.
Report Credit: Ethan Freedman/Chavobart Digital Media
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