The Brief The RTA board voted unanimously to transfer $74 million from Metra and Pace to the CTA, delaying fare hikes and service cuts for at least a year. Officials said suburban service will not be affected, while advocates criticized the move for shifting the burden onto vulnerable riders. What we know:The Regional Transportation Authority board, which oversees the CTA, Metra and Pace, voted unanimously to transfer about $74 million from Metra and Pace to the CTA. Officials said the move will not affect suburban service and will buy the CTA another year before a looming budget crisis. Officials expect the $74 million transfer to be reimbursed once that funding materializes.