In December 2025, Governor Pritzker signed SB2111, the “Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act” (NITA), into law. This sweeping legislation is designed to reform transit in the region, creating stronger, more accessible access. NITA will be responsible for regional transit planning, fare setting, budgeting, capital programming, marketing, major project delivery, including regional service standards and service plans. NITA will replace the “Regional Transit Authority” (RTA), the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace will all maintain service boards, with revised membership.
The changes to transit and transit adjacent topics outlined in NITA are expansive. A component included in the program is enhanced suburban service, specifically, improved coordination between Pace and Metra. Joining us for the March ILCMA luncheon to share more about what NITA means for suburban access to transit are:
James M. Derwinski, CEO/Executive Director, Metra and Doug Sullivan, Manager, External Relations, Pace Suburban Bus
In Person Attendees: Check-in and Networking begins at 11:30 AM at NIU Naperville, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL. Lunch begins at 12 PM and the presentation begins at 12:30. If you have dietary restrictions please note those restrictions in the “Special Notes” field on the registration form (next page).
Zoom Access: Zoom Access information will be emailed separately, to each registrant. The virtual session begins at 12:30 PM. Note: Access will not be sent immediately following registration, but prior to the event date.
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