Freedom of Information Act | Northern Illinois Transit Authority

The Freedom of Information Act, which went into effect July 1, 1984, was created to clearly define the records that are subject to public review and inspections and to provide detailed guidelines on the procedures which are to be followed by both the public and the public body to whom the request is made.

The intent of the law is to ensure that all citizens have comprehensive access to information regarding the affairs of the government and their public officials and employees.

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How to submit a request

For access to the public records of the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority, please submit your request in writing to:

Freedom of Information Officer
Beatriz Nieves
Northern Illinois Transportation Authority
175 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604
FOIA@nita.illinois.gov

Prior to submitting a FOIA request, please visit and review the Data Transparency Portal to ensure that any information sought has not already been made publicly available by NITA.

Copying fees

No fees may be charged for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal sized copies. 5 ILCS 140/6(b)
The fee for black and white, letter or legal sized copies may not exceed 15 cents per page. 5 ILCS 140/6(b)
If a public body provides copies in color or in a size other than letter or legal, the public body may charge its actual cost for reproducing the records. 5 ILCS 140/6(b)
When other copy fees are authorized by statute, a public body may charge those fees instead of the section 6(b) fee. (Ex: Vehicle Code authorizes a $5 fee for traffic crash reports.)

Requests/Fees for Electronic Copies

A public body must produce records that are maintained in an electronic format in the electronic format specified by the requester, if feasible.
If not feasible, must disclose in the electronic format in which the records are maintained or in paper, at the option of the requester. 5 ILCS 140/6(a)
A public body may only charge the requester for the actual cost of purchasing the recording medium, whether disc, diskette, tape, or other medium. 5 ILCS 140/6(a)
Statutory fees applicable to copies of public records when furnished in a paper format shall not be applicable to those records when furnished in an electronic format, unless the General Assembly otherwise provides. 5 ILCS 140/6(a)

NITA

Contact Information

NITA Administrative Offices
175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
312-913-3200

For the nearest customer service location,
please call 312-913-3110 .

NITA Travel Information
312-836-7000

NITA Transit Benefit Fare Program
1-888-782-1008

NITA Mobility Services Helpline
312-663-HELP (4357)

Ride Free and Reduced Fare Programs
312-913-3110

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