Fiscal cliff facing Metra, CTA and Pace, RTA report warns
To combat a fiscal"cliff" forecast for public transit in 2026, the Regional Transportation Authority is recommending a menu of options that include increasing or expanding the sales tax.
When COVID-19 hit, ridership and fare revenues plummeted at all three agencies, and 2019 norms won't return for the foreseeable future, with an estimated shortfall of $730 million in 2026. by signing up you agree to our terms of service In 2023, the RTA, Metra, Pace and CTA will work to identify funding for a pilot project that would include a regional free- or reduced-fare program serving residents in need.
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