Scandal plagued Metra looks ahead to 2014 priorities

Scandal plagued Metra looks ahead to 2014 priorities
Scandal plagued Metra looks ahead to 2014 priorities

Scandal plagued Metra looks ahead to 2014 priorities

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Metra’s problems date back to this summer when details of CEO Alex Clifford’s severance package were revealed. Some claimed it was hush money for agreeing to stay quiet about politically-connected moves by House Speaker Michael Madigan. Several board members then resigned. So how much of this affects riders and what’s next in 2014? Metra Board member Marty Oberman explains what the agency has on its plate for the upcoming year. Photo: Flickr/contemplative imaging