Transparency is a key Metra value.
In an effort to provide the public with information and useful data, Metra created this page as a resource. The goal is not only to make it simple to get information and records from Metra, but also to give customers and the public time to view and comment on important strategic and operational issues under consideration at the agency.
CONTACT METRA
Metra’s Contact Us page lists all the ways to get in touch with various Metra departments.
BOARD AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Information on Metra’s Board, Citizens Advisory Board and Senior Leadership.
MEETING INFORMATION
Board Meeting Information including meeting calendar, agendas, Board packets and minutes.
PUBLIC RECORDS
Obtaining Records from Metra lists ways to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request or obtain various records. Metra has a FOIA hotline for instructions and questions about filing FOIA requests: 312-663-FOIA (3642).
Subpoena Requests: Send all Subpoena requests to the following address: Metra, Law Department, 15th Floor, 547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661.
Click here to view FOIA requests and responses.
BUDGETS
FINANCIAL AUDITS
EXPENDITURES
Visit the RTA Data Portal for Montly Expenditures to Vendors
Monthly Expenditures to Vendors (May 2017)
Monthy Expenses to Vendors (April 2017)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (March 2017)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (February 2017)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (January 2017)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (December 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (November 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (October 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (September 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (August 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (July 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (June 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (May 2016)
Monthly Expenses to Vendors (April 2016)
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
Visit the RTA Data Portal for Employee Compensation
CONTRACTS
The Purchasing/Procurement page lists current Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposals, as well as recent procurement awards.
Visit the RTA Data Portal for Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (May 2017)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (April 2017)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (March 2017)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (February 2017)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (January 2017)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (December 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (November 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (October 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vender (September 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (August 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (July 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (June 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (May 2016)
Metra Purchase Orders Greater than $10,000 sorted by vendor (April 2016)
RTA REGIONAL TRANSPARENCY PORTAL
RTA SALES TAX INFORMATION
A portion of Metra’s revenue is distributed by the RTA from a regional transportation sales tax. Information on RTA sales taxes can be found here: http://www.rtams.org/rtams/salesTaxHome.jsp. Through that site you can see the breakdown of revenue collected in different counties and the allocation of funds to different agencies.
ON-TIME PERFORMANCE
Monthly On-Time Performance Reports
RIDERSHIP REPORTS
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE INSPECTOR GENERAL
The Illinois Office of Executive Inspector General (OEIG) serves as Inspector General for Metra and the other regional transit boards (RTA, CTA and Pace). This page contains information about that office and ways to report misconduct, fraud or abuse related to Metra.
