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                                                              James M. Derwinski, CEO








                                                   With our region now fully opened, we want to welcome
                  Board of Directors
                                                   back all the commuters who are returning to the work-
                  Romayne C. Brown
                  Chair                            place, to school, and to the restaurants, festivals and
                  Cook County
                                                   fairs that make summer in our community so special.
                  Norman Carlson                   My Metra is ready to take you to where you want to go
                  Vice Chair
                  Lake County                      in comfort and safety.

                  Rodney S. Craig                  To help you plan some exciting activities this summer, we have
                  Secretary
                  Suburban Cook County             included a guide to major area events going on in our area. You’ll
                                                   find our summer activity guide, and information on our Bike Cars

                  Ken Koehler
                  Treasurer                        and area bike trails, starting on Page 6.
                  McHenry County
                                                   As you know, Metra never stopped running during the pandemic,
                  Wes Becton                       and we are adjusting our schedules to meet the changing needs of
                  Director                         our riders. You can learn more about how we are adapting schedules
                  DuPage County
                                                   to better meet your needs on Page 5.
                  Ric Estrada
                  Director                         As part of our mission of providing you with the nation’s best
                  City of Chicago                  commuter rail system, we are introducing our new train tracking

                  Keri L. Holleb Hotaling          and communication system. Our goal is to provide you with the most
                  Director                         accurate, current information you need to assist you in your com-
                  Suburban Cook County
                                                   mute. Learn more about this revolutionary new system on Page 4.
                  Joseph H. McMahon
                  Director                         Of course, ensuring your safety and your satisfaction are our most

                  Kane County                      important goals. You can help us in this effort by letting us know

                                                   how we’re doing. On Page 3, you’ll find a QR code that will take you
                  Donald A. Orseno
                  Director                         to a brief survey. I encourage you to share your thoughts. We want
                  Will County
                                                   you to think of Metra as My Metra and to make that happen, we
                  Stephen Palmer                   need to hear your voice.
                  Director

                  Suburban Cook County             There’s a lot more I think you’ll find of interest in this latest issue
                                                   of My Metra Magazine. And, on behalf of the thousands of men and
                  Paul E. Ruffin

                  Director                         women of My Metra, we, indeed, welcome you back. We're happy to
                  Suburban Cook County             be Getting You Back on Track.
                  James M. Derwinski
                  CEO/Executive Director



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