Metra proposes USD1.1 billion 2026 operating budget, US October 28, 2025 | Finance, News, North America Finance, North America News Metra has proposed a USD1.1 billion operating budget for 2026, including an RTA-mandated fare increase of 13–15 percent to address a USD68 million shortfall, with no service cuts required. The 2006 bu... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password