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RTA Overhaul-December 2024
Dec 20, 2025 6:02 AM

In light of the recent Metra scandal, Gov. Pat Quinn is looking to appoint a panel of experts to suggest a “fundamental overhaul” of both Metra and the Regional Transportation Authority. Will the task force recommend streamlining the oversight of public transportation? And is it a good idea to completely revamp Metra, Pace, CTA and the RTA? Joining us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm with analysis are Metra Board member Jack Schaffer, former RTA executive director Stephen Schlickman, and Crain's Chicago Business political columnist Greg Hinz.

Related Links:

Chicago Sun-Times article on Quinn to appoint panel to ‘overhaul’ Metra, RTA

Chicago Tribune article on Quinn vague on details of panel to look at RTA oversight of Metra

Crain's Chicago Business blog on Fixing the Metra mess likely means thinking big

Crain's Chicago Business blog on CTA board member profits from double-dip loophole

Chicago Tribune article on Metra deals with leadership vacuum

Chicago Tribune op-ed: Byrne: How to untangle the mass transit mess

Chicago Tribune op-ed: The door is over there >>>

Daily Herald article on Can Metra board function under duress?

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