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Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pace, The Suburban Bus Division Of The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Open Session Meeting
The Board discussed the transition to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA), including its impact on board structure and advisory groups. Outgoing directors reflected on their tenure and offered guidance for the incoming board. The Executive Director provided updates on service improvements, ridership analysis, marketing initiatives, and recent ribbon-cutting events. The board approved resolutions honoring retiring directors, authorized a marketing contract with Gatesman, Inc., adopted amended bylaws, selected a new lead director, and reviewed pilot service changes for McHenry County routes.
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Pace, The Suburban Bus Division Of The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Open Session Meeting
The board addressed public concerns regarding transit route detours and subsidy programs. Discussions included the ongoing NITA transition, successful launches of new hybrid buses and van services, and updates on regional transit projects such as the new Harvey Multimodal Facility and the Pulse Harlem line study. Additionally, the board reviewed ridership data trends, strategies for addressing fare evasion, and staffing updates. Action items resulted in the approval of contracts for engine and transmission repairs, the selection of a provider for call center services, and authorization of a merit increase for the Executive Director.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pace Suburban Bus Division Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes reports from the Chairman, Directors, and Executive Director regarding operational activities. Key action items involve authorizing a contract change order for the Northwest Transportation Center ADA transfer facility, adopting updated advertising guidelines, and approving corporate travel and business expenses. The board will also review the annual year-end financial audit reports, approve an amendment to the suburban operating budget to fund security barrier installations and expanded service staffing, and authorize a contract for software platform upgrades. Additionally, the session includes a review of budget results and financial statements, as well as administrative items concerning closed session records.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the RTA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
The Board of Directors meeting agenda covers various administrative and operational items. Key topics include the Chairman's, Directors', and Executive Director's reports. The consent agenda features ordinances for maintenance contract change orders, legal services for workers' compensation, and revenue counting services. Action items involve amendments to the 2026 Suburban Capital Budget, along with several contract awards for managed IT services, new over-the-road coaches, hybrid electric transit buses, and facility electrification projects. Additionally, the meeting will cover pilot projects, suburban service and ADA budget results, financial statements, pending litigation, and closed session deliberations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
