Northeastern Illinois' mass transit agencies face a $730m funding cliff in 2026, prompting calls for reform and accountability from Governor Pritzker and legislators.
Northeastern Illinois' mass transit fiefdoms (CTA, Metra, Pace, RTA) need reform due to a $730m operating funding cliff in FY2026 & resistance to accountability, cooperation, and streamlined management. Gov. Pritzker & legislators demand reforms in exchange for new operating funds. A recent ABC7 I-Team report exposed how Metra's warehouse project became a sinking money pit, exemplifying the problem.
June 16, 2024
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