Commuter Advocates Urge Appointment of Nora Leerhsen as Permanent CTA President Amid Governance Changes
Commuter advocates are calling for Nora Leerhsen to be appointed as the permanent president of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Despite leading the CTA through significant challenges, including improving service transparency and ridership data, Leerhsen remains in an interim role. The call for her permanent appointment comes as new regional transit governance reforms are set to take effect, reducing mayoral control over the CTA. Advocates argue that Leerhsen's leadership has been instrumental in navigating operational and financial challenges, and her continued role is crucial for the agency's stability. 
