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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | |
| Modified | 2020-08-20 |
| Release Date | 2019-11-20 |
| Identifier | 9c9d630e-cb79-4b2a-b7e9-bdcbad4aad7b |
| License | License Not Specified |
| Public Access Level | Public |
System Ridership
System Ridership
The RTA is the financial oversight and regional planning body for the three public transit operators in northeastern Illinois: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) was created in 1974 upon the approval of a referendum by the residents of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in northeastern Illinois. The RTA is a special purpose unit of local government and a municipal corporation of the state of Illinois. From the time of its creation, the RTA's mission has been to ensure financially sound, comprehensive and coordinated public transportation for northeastern Illinois.