Supporters say the new agency NITA will have broader authority to integrate the Chicago region's transit systems and improve coordination.
A bicyclist was struck by train at the Schaumburg Metra Station on Thursday, police said.
A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District North train near Union Station Tuesday morning, Metra said.
A Metra hit a semi-truck Thursday afternoon in the north suburbs. The crash caused extensive delays on the Union Pacific North line, and at least two passengers were injured, officials said.
Metra will be rolling out a new pilot program aimed at changing how riders board trains.
The Metra Union Pacific West Line service has been disrupted after a train hit a pedestrian Thursday morning.