July 29, 2015
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More Chicago Metra Riders Glued to Electronics
DePaul University research finds dependence on devices may be boosting ridership
Metra commuters in Chicago are increasingly doing things that would be illegal if they were driving — texting, reading email, shopping online or watching a movie — according to research from DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development. More commuters in the Chicago area are opting to ride the train, in part because of this dependence on electronic devices, researchers found.