James M. Derwinski

The board meeting included the approval of several real estate agreements, including fiber-optic license agreements and a right of entry agreement, alongside an ordinance to amend the 2026-2030 capital program. Various reports were received and filed, covering topics such as finance, marketing, diversity and business enterprise, police activity, passenger suspension, real estate, ridership trends, and safety and regulatory compliance. Leadership reports were provided regarding Metra operations, financial updates, and general executive activity, including information on fare collection technology. Furthermore, the board recognized employee retirements, discussed safety and suicide prevention initiatives, held a closed session, and approved settlement authority regarding a legal matter.

The Board of Directors held a meeting where a safety briefing was conducted and a public comment was provided regarding employee retirement. The main agenda items focused on the approval of various capital and operating procurements. Capital procurements included a change order for a Comply365 subscription and a contract for SUVs and a van. Operating procurements included change orders for ServiceMax software, support services, and wheelchair lift parts, as well as a contract for a unified data platform.

The Board of Directors reviewed and approved several consent items, including fiber-optic license agreements for Naperville Road and Prospect Avenue, and an ordinance to rescind MET 10-17. The meeting included the receipt and filing of various departmental reports covering finance, marketing, diversity and business enterprise, police operations, rail agreements, real estate, ridership trends, and safety and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the Board received reports from the Chief Financial Officer and the CEO/Executive Director, followed by an adjournment into a closed session to discuss matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act.

The Board of Directors held a meeting that included a safety briefing and a public comment session. The consent agenda covered capital procurements including contracts for platform hardware, police radios and accessories, swingloaders with hi-rail, and systemwide origin/destination survey services. Additionally, operating procurement items were addressed, consisting of change orders for security services and commuter rail train personnel uniforms. The Board also approved an ordinance to rescind NIRC 10-03.

The Board of Directors approved a series of capital and operating procurements, including contracts for rail fasteners, LED signs for passenger cars, highway vehicles, elevator maintenance and repairs, and various change orders for maintenance and apprenticeship programs. Additionally, the Board approved an ordinance to revise 2026 meeting dates, a release with IHC Construction Company, and reached settlements regarding litigation cases.