Category Archives: RTA
Chicagoland Transit Agencies on Track for Gov’t-Approved Watchdog
Amid the confusion and chaos of this week’s legislative session in Springfield, the House and Senate passed a groundbreaking bill targeting the fraud, waste and corruption that plagues the Chicago area’s mass transit systems. The bill’s supporters expect the Governor … Continue reading
Filed under CTA, Inspector General, Legislative Update, Metra, Pace, RTA
Free Rides for Seniors Should Not Be State Lawmakers’ Third Rail
Illinois’ “Seniors Ride Free” program has never enjoyed a comfortable commute. Spawned by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the effort has long been viewed by critics—including those running the state’s transit systems—as an expensive and inequitable gift to elderly riders, … Continue reading
Filed under RTA
RTA to Taxpayers: Scandal? What Scandal?
For months, the Better Government Association and other citizen action groups have been talking with area transit officials about creating an independent Inspector General who will root out waste, fraud and corruption at the area’s transit agencies. Unfortunately, it appears … Continue reading
Filed under Inspector General, Metra, Pace, RTA, Uncategorized
