State/Northeastern Illinois Operating Assistance Program

Operating assistance in northeastern Illinois is comprised of the following state programs: Public Transportation Fund (PTF), Additional State Assistance (ASA-SCIP I)/Additional Financial Assistance (AFA-SCIP II), Reduced Fare Program (RTA), and ADA Paratransit. This funding is allocated to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and its Service Boards (CTA, Metra, Pace) to cover a portion of their operating costs, subject to a system generated revenue recovery ratio.