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Citizens Advisory Board

The RTA Citizens Advisory Board (RTACAB) advises the RTA Board of Directors and staff on issues related to the coordination of accessible public transportation services across the region, the provision and efficiency of other regional transportation programs, and the impact of the RTA’s policies and programs on the communities within the metropolitan region.

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Upcoming Meetings

The following are the 2024 dates of the RTA Transit Access Citizens Advisory Board:

Wednesday March 6, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon

Location: RTA offices, Board Room
175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604

Members of the public and RTACAB members who
are unable to attend in person may Join via Zoom.

Monday April 22, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon

Location: RTA offices, Board Room
175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604

Members of the public and RTACAB members who
are unable to attend in person may Join via Zoom.

Monday July 22, 2024

10:00 a.m. to noon

Location: RTA offices, Board Room
175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604

Members of the public and RTACAB members who
are unable to attend in person may Join via Zoom.

Monday October 28, 2024

10:00 a.m. to noon

Location: RTA offices, Board Room
175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650
Chicago, IL 60604

Members of the public and RTACAB members who
are unable to attend in person may Join via Zoom.


Find all agendas, minutes, and materials for current and past meetings of the Citizens Advisory Board on the Meeting Materials page. 

The RTA will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need to attend or observe a meeting. Please call Michael VanDekreke, Director, Mobility Services at (312) 913-3204 or email him at vandekrekem@rtachicago.org to request accommodations. Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting location will be announced closer to the date of each meeting. Meetings will either take place virtually via Zoom or in person at RTA headquarters.

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Voting Members

Jackie Forbes, Chair
Kane County

Romina Castillo
City of Chicago

Ryan Ruehle, Vice-Chair
Suburban Cook

Jazmin Vega
McHenry County

Joe Surdam
Lake County

Colin Philips
Will County

John Loper
DuPage County

Rob Hart
Metra Citizens Advisory Board

Adam H. Kerman
Pace Citizens Advisory Board

Katanya Raby
CTA Citizens Advisory Board

Loren Gutierrez
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Transit Rider Representatives

Commissioner Rachel Arfa
Chicago Mayor’s Office for 
People With Disabilities

Xavier Potts
City of Chicago

Libia Bianibi
City of Chicago
Ayesha Akhtar
Suburban Cook
Karl Gieseke
DuPage County
Parker Thompson
Kane County
Victoria Zimmerman
Lake County
Terry Kappel
McHenry County
Douglas Fowler
Will County
Michael VanDekreke
RTA Staff


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