The Regional Transportation Authority (a.k.a. RTA) was created in 1974. In 1983, the amended Act created three "service boards"​ known as the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. The RTA's primary responsibilities became financial and budget oversight of CTA, Metra and Pace, and regional transit planning issues.

Guiding the RTA's oversight responsibility is a Board of Directors who approves an annual budget and two-year financial plan. The Board consists of 15 members and a chairman appointed from the six-county region. The RTA Board is also required annually to review and approve a five-year capital plan, which is a blueprint of the capital activities to be funded by the RTA and executed by the CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

Leanne Redden

Peter Kersten

Himanshu Chauhan

Mark Koljack

Paul Rotatori

Bea Reyna-Hickey

Keenan Frazier

Janice Meeks

Gerry Tumbali

Kevin Bueso

Kyle Whitehead

The Leadership Team at the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) is responsible for guiding the organization's strategic direction and ensuring effective oversight of financial and operational activities related to regional transit services. Comprising senior executives with expertise in finance, technology, and government affairs, this team collaborates to develop and approve budgets, capital plans, and innovative solutions aimed at enhancing public transportation across the region. Their collective goal is to promote efficient transit operations while addressing the evolving needs of the community.

Leadership Team

Finance and Budgeting

Government Affairs Team

Leadership Team

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