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

Track infrastructure north of Belmont red line

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

Plan RTA announces largest Access to Transit program, bringing $11 million of bicycle and pedestrian improvements to stations throughout region

The RTA has selected 21 new projects at a total cost of $10.9 million for its Access to Transit program, making it the largest round of funding in agency his...

June 24, 2026

Move How to take transit to summer fun in the Chicago region

Whether you’re visiting the Chicago area for the first time or looking for adventures in your own backyard, Chicagoland’s transit system is a great way to ex...

June 24, 2026

Plan Recently completed Community Planning projects to improve mobility in Bronzeville, Sauk Village

This spring, two projects wrapped up that will make communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly, thanks to sup...

June 11, 2026

Plan How the NITA trailer bill and 2027 state budget will impact Chicagoland transit

On May 31, 2026, the eve of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act (Public Act 104-457) taking effect, the Illinois General Assembly passed trail...

June 11, 2026

Move RTA welcomes summer 2026 interns

The RTA has welcomed its 2026 summer internship cohort. Interns will help support operations in a variety of departments including Communications, Capital Pl...

June 11, 2026