Metra is holding hearings on its proposed $1.135 billion budget for 2025, including one in Homewood on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Riders are welcome to comment from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The proposed budget holds fares steady at current levels and relies on sales tax revenues and federal COVID-relief aid to cover the expected growth in expenses.
Metra has also proposed a $366.4 million capital plan that continues major investment in bridges, stations, and new and rehabilitated rolling stock. For full budget details, click here.
The regional hearing will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Metra offices, 547 W. Jackson Boulevard in Chicago. Comments by mail will be accepted by Kim Borges, executive administrative assistant for External Affairs, at the board offices.
Email comments to [email protected].
The Chicago hearing will be recorded, and a copy will be retained by Metra in compliance with Illinois law.
