Requests for information and public records of Metra may be submitted to Metra’s Freedom of Information Officer by the following methods:
Via E-mail:
Suzy Choi-Lee - FOIA Officer
Thomas Stuebner - FOIA Officer
Nicole Both - FOIA Officer
Kathleen Haton - FOIA Officer
To contact any of Metra’s FOIA Officers, please email FOIA@metrarr.com or call 312-663-FOIA (3642).
Via U.S. Mail:
Freedom of Information Officer
15-E
547 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60661
Information About Metra
A brief description of Metra and its purpose can be found here: Metra History
Information regarding Metra's operation and performance can be found here: Metra Facts 2011
As of 1/13/2011, Metra has no part-time employees. The number of full-time employees is 2,519.
Organization Charts:
09/14/2012 - With Functions
09/14/2012 - With Names
Metra’s operating budget can be found here: Program and Budget
The Financial Statements covering the years 2008 - 2011 provide a detailed assessment of Metra's assets, liabilities, revenues, operating expenses and cash flows. The statements were certified by an independent auditor and are located here.
Metra’s only office is located at:
547 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60661
The following are Metra’s Boards and Committees:
Board of Directors
Board Committees
Citizen Advisory Board
ADA Advisory Committee
RTA Board
Records Available Upon Request
The following records may be made available to the general public by contacting the parties identified below and without the need to file a formal request for records to Metra’s Freedom of Information Officer:
Bid Tabulations: Geoffrey Urban
Ridership Reports: Lynnette Ciavarella
Recent open Board or Board Committee Meeting Minutes: On-Line Minutes
Older open Board or Board Committee Meeting Minutes: Elizabeth Murphy
Documents Presented at open Board Meetings: Robert Carlton
Google Transit Feed Specification: Data
Hillard Heintze Report:
Launching The New Metra Office of Inspector General
Blackman Kallick Report:
Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Report
Copying Fees
There is no charge for a paper copy of the first 50 pages (black and white) of any documents requested; there is a charge of 15 cents per page thereafter. For color copies, abnormal size copies, or copies of documents in electronic form that require special media (e.g., CD or DVD) to produce, an additional charge may apply. There is no charge for copies of documents in electronic form that can be produced via a simple email.
