Metra, CTA train, bus lines could be ‘decimated’ due to $770M budget hole – NBC Chicago

CTA riders in Chicago were warned by union members and workers about possible fare increases and service reductions by 2026 due to a $770 million budget deficit. The Regional Transit Authority highlighted potential cuts to CTA lines, bus routes, and Metra services, emphasizing the urgency for state lawmakers to find a funding solution before the end of the legislative session in May. Union members from ATU Local 38 canvassed busy “L” stations to inform riders of the impending “fiscal cliff” and urged state partners to act promptly to avoid the doomsday scenario.

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