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 Program Management Team at the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful execution of strategic initiatives and capital plans. They are responsible for coordinating project management efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations, analyzing program performance, and facilitating the implementation of the RTA's long-term strategic goals. By collaborating with the service boards, this team ensures that regional transit projects are efficiently managed and aligned with the overall mission of enhancing transportation accessibility and reliability in the area.

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