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id: 5725d99c19
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:19 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:19 CST
status: reported
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# Transit agencies outline $5 billion operating budget for 2027

NITA, CTA, Metra and Pace leaders outlined a $5 billion 2027 operating budget Thursday. It includes an expected $1.3 billion in additional state funding.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/chicago/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Northern Illinois Transit Authority](/chicago/wiki/northern-illinois-transit-authority.md), [Chicago Transit Authority](/chicago/wiki/chicago-transit-authority.md), [Metra](/chicago/wiki/metra.md), [Pace](/chicago/wiki/pace.md)

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/12/transit-officials-outline-significant-investment-5b-2027-laying-groundwork-major-changes), 2026-11-12 17:19 CST: Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes

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