Metra riders could be facing another fare increase this February, just one year after having the biggest fare hike in the rail line's history. The prices will go from $2.75 to $9.25 per 10-ride ticket, depending on the distance.

Metra's staff estimates the fare increase would produce $8.3 million in 2013 to help meet the agency's capital needs. Those include system improvements, maintenance and equipment.

Unveiling a proposed 2013 budget totaling $713.5 million last month, Metra officials warned that they would consider "scenarios" for raising fares up to 10 percent but did not specify any options.

SOURCE