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Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority

Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026. 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new legislation also provides over $1.3 billion in operating funds for transit in the Chicago area.

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Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026.

05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new legislation also provides over $1.3 billion in operating funds for transit in the Chicago area.

The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority took control of the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter railroad and Pace suburban bus service on Sept.

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Chicago-area transit gains new regional authority Zachary Whalen Wed, 09/02/2026. 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new legislation also provides over $1.3 billion in operating funds for transit in the Chicago area. The new Northern Illinois Transit Authority took control of the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter railroad and Pace suburban bus service on Sept.

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