NITA budget calls for $76.2 million in network efficiencies

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is seeking public input on a proposed $5.04 billion budget for the coming year. The plan includes $54.6 million for safety and $27.9 million for system-wide staffing increases, while identifying $76.2 million in network efficiencies. NITA, which includes the CTA, Pace and Metra, says the balanced budget would draw revenue from sales taxes, transit operations and state funding.