Illinois transit riders, workers could be affected by layoffs, reduced service to bridge budget gapMetra, Pace and CTA riders and workers could be affected by fare increases, layoffs and reduced service to bridge the RTA budget gap. Metra, Pace and CTA riders and workers could be affected by fare increases, layoffs and reduced service to bridge the RTA budget gap. Metra, Pace and CTA riders and workers could be affected by fare increases, layoffs and reduced service to bridge the RTA budget gap. Metra, Pace and CTA riders and workers could be affected by fare increases, layoffs and reduced service to bridge the RTA budget gap. Riders and workers will be affected by fare increases, thousands of layoffs and reduced services to bridge an anticipated budget gap of $202 million in 2026 and $790 million in 2027.