Northern Illinois Transit Authority
Coverage of Northern Illinois Transit Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Metra Electric Line To See Service Boost Starting June 15
The Metra Electric Line will increase service starting June 15, adding stops at Hyde Park stations and extending service hours. The changes, part of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority's implementation, include a sales tax increase to fund public transit, with $200 million expected this year. Governor JB Pritzker highlighted improved connectivity to destinations like the Obama Presidential Center.
- New transit law takes effect as CTA, Metra, Pace enter new era
A new transit law, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, has taken effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The law includes a quarter-percent sales tax increase to fund $200 million in 2026 and over $500 million in 2027 for CTA, Metra, and Pace, enhancing bus and rail service. NITA will now oversee fares, coordinate regional transit, and explore a unified police force.
- Metra Electric Line schedule to feature increased services to multiple stops
Metra will increase service on its Electric Line starting June 15, adding stops at three Hyde Park stations and renovated locations like 79th Street/Chatham, 87th Street/Woodruff, and 103rd Street/Rosemoor. The changes align with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s goals and include more frequent weekday trains and expanded service on Blue Island and South Chicago Branch Lines.