On Track: A blog from NITA | Northern Illinois Transit Authority

Move How to use transit to enjoy fall in the Chicago region

Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, start creating your plans to make the most of fall. NITA has curated a list of indoor and outdo...

September 30, 2026

Plan NITA launches Rider Advisory Councils, now accepting applications

As NITA builds a unified, rider-focused transit system for the Chicago region, we are inviting riders to help shape that work directly. NITA is now accepting...

September 25, 2026

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Plan Ad Hoc Committee on the Transition to NITA issues final report

Between the June 1 effective date of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act and the September seating and first meeting of the new NITA Board of ...

September 18, 2026

Move How to use transit to explore museums and cultural sites in the Chicago region

The Chicago region is home to countless accessible cultural and educational amenities including 150 museums across several counties. Many are part of the Mus...

September 17, 2026

Move How to use transit to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month in the Chicago region

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...

September 17, 2026

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Plan Meet NITA’s first Board Chair and Interim Executive Director

At its first meeting on September 10, the NITA Board of Directors selected two leaders who will help guide the new regional transit agency through its next p...

September 10, 2026

Plan Northern Illinois Transit Authority Begins New Era for Regional Transit

New regional transit authority unifies CTA, Metra and Pace around shared vision for safer, more reliable and better-connected transitThe Northern Illinois Tr...

September 1, 2026

Move How to use transit to get to Chicago area concert venues

As the birthplace of house and gospel music and a seedbed of blues and modern jazz, Chicago has always boasted a strong musical heritage. Today’s music scene...

August 7, 2026

Plan Study lays groundwork for more coordinated regional transit service under NITA

A new regional transit service coordination study will help bridge between current service planning practices and the first Northern Illinois Transit Authori...

August 3, 2026

Move Beat the heat: Ride transit to Chicago area water parks and beaches

Summer in Chicagoland has arrived bringing concerts, street festivals, and trips to the beach, but also some serious heat. Luckily, transit can help you stay...

July 14, 2026

Move Riding transit with a disability in the Chicago region

CTA, Metra, Pace, and the RTA are continuously working to make the regional transit system more accessible to people with disabilities. As we celebrate the 3...

July 6, 2026

Move How to ride transit to kid-friendly destinations in the Chicago region

Exploring the Chicago area with children? Transit is a great way to get around—and for some kids, just riding the bus or train is half the fun of the trip. T...

June 25, 2026