Illinois Lawmakers to Introduce Bill Merging Chicago Transit Agencies

The proposed legislation aims to consolidate CTA, Metra, and Pace into a single entity to improve efficiency and service quality.

Illinois legislators propose the creation of the Metropolitan Mobility Authority to oversee public transit in northeastern Illinois.
The merger aims to address service inefficiencies and financial challenges, with a $730 million deficit looming.
Governance reform emphasized as critical, with potential replacement of the Regional Transportation Authority.
Proposal includes significant changes to board structure and seeks an additional $1.5 billion in funding.
Concerns raised about the complexity of integrating pension systems, debts, and labor agreements.