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RTA officials agree to transfer $74M from Metra, Pace to CTA to help delay city service cuts

The move is a bid to buy more time in hopes that state lawmakers will pass long-term funding for public transit during a ...

CTA gets $74M from Metra, Pace to delay 40% service cuts next year

The measure passed Thursday will delay potential cuts to CTA's service, giving Illinois lawmakers more time to pass a funding ...
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RTA warns of fiscal cliff, paratransit riders could face deep cuts

The Regional Transportation Authority says it faces a $771 million shortfall and may slash service across CTA, Metra, and ...
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Transit ‘death spiral’ hits home as RTA redirects funds from Metra, Pace to avert CTA implosion

With an imminent fiscal crisis erupting, Regional Transportation Authority leaders shifted millions of dollars from Metra and ...

Regional Transportation Authority Board to vote on plan to delay CTA service cuts

On Thursday, the Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors is expected to meet to vote on a plan to delay cuts for ...
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CTA Avoids Immediate Crisis as RTA Board Approves $74M Lifeline from Metra and Pace Funds, Amid Wider Budget Shortfall in Chicago

Chicago Transit Authority avoids immediate budget crisis with a $74 million fund reallocation from Metra and Pace.

RTA set to vote on plan to delay CTA service cuts with $74 million transfer from Metra and Pace

Devastating cuts to Chicago's mass transit system could be delayed until next summer, as regional transportation officials are set to vote on a plan to prevent CTA service cuts.

Metra and Pace offering free rides to students on first day of school

Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on their first day of school next week. Chicago Public Schools and many ...