RTA and CMAP Co-Host Technical Assistance Symposium: Call For Projects Underway!
Today, the RTA is co-hosting the 2017 Technical Assistance Symposium with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). RTA Executive Director Leann...
May 16, 2017
National Infrastructure Week 2017: Our region needs consistent transit capital funding
The CTA is undertaking the largest capital improvement project in its history: the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM). CTA’s busiest rail line—the ...
May 15, 2017
A transportation quiz...
Hands on their hips and ready for work, regional transportation leaders gathered today to talk about work to improve Union Station (and enjoy a light moment....
May 11, 2017
RTA Hosts NTI ADA Paratransit Eligibility Training
The RTA is responsible for managing rider eligibility for ADA Complementary Paratransit services in our region. Pace provides ADA Paratransit service in our ...
May 3, 2017
We Must Make Investment in Public Transportation a Priority
I was proud to pen an opinion piece published this morning in The Hill newspaper and website and I wanted to share it with you. We all know that our region'...
Apr 28, 2017
RTA shares love of public transportation with our daughters and sons!
Today, the RTA staff celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day by "working" with our children. We took transit around downtown, showing the kids how...
Apr 27, 2017
RTA and CMAP Co-Host May 16 Symposium Related to Application for Transportation and Land Use Funds
The RTA and CMAP announce the availability of funding and technical assistance for transportation, land use planning and implementation projects throughout t...
Apr 24, 2017
Vital mass transit needs funding by RTA Director J.D. Ross
I wanted to make sure our readers saw the piece published in the Will County Herald News by my colleague on the RTA Board, J.D. Ross. Director Ross has been...
Apr 19, 2017
This Earth Day, Go Green – and Save Some Too!
This week, we’re joining CTA, Metra and Pace to celebrate Earth Week, which ends in Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. One of the best ways to celebrate and s...
Apr 17, 2017
Tax Day is Around the Corner: Public Transportation Can Help You Save on Your Commute!
Tax day is as American as apple pie, right? As it approaches, the RTA is reminding riders about a tax benefit that is good news for both employers and employ...
Apr 13, 2017
RTA to Pilot “Sky Line” in 2018
In a region infamous for traffic congestion, with infrastructure in dire need of capital investment, the RTA is proud to announce a pilot project that will “...
Apr 1, 2017
Regional Data at Your Fingertips: RTA Mapping Tool Makes it Easier
If you’re thinking about opening a new business, you may have wondered how many people live in the area or within a couple of miles of the site. Or maybe you...
Mar 24, 2017
