The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act or NITA Act took effect on June 1st and is now law in Illinois.
Earlier this week, RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard sent a letter to transit officials outlining the protocol for executive hires under the new law which combines CTA, Pace and Metra under one governing body. The CTA is currently being run by interim CTA President Nora Leerhsen.
Dillard said any executive leadership appointment requires the advice and consent of the NITA Board, which will be seated September 1st…