The County Transit Authority (CTA) was established by the County
to construct, operate, and maintain the County’s mass-transit train
system. The CTA was created by the County as a separate legal
entity, with powers to issue revenue bonds payable from railway
fees and other revenues.
The 9-member governing body of the CTA consists of six members
appointed by the mayor for fixed 10-year terms, and three County
officials serving ex officio – the elected County treasurer, the
elected County comptroller,...