The proposed $900 million budget projects $146.4 million from fares, $458.8 million in sales tax revenues and $202 million in previously allocated federal relief funds. Metra is requesting an additional $92.8 million from President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan from the Regional Transportation Authority, which is distributing the funds, Ochab said.
Metra fares hold steady for 2022 but budget shortfall looms as ridership stagnates
