Connections Blog

The RTA is pleased to contribute to transit improvements in the Village of Libertyville. We provided the Village an $80,000 grant to complete a transit-orien...

As many of you know, the proverbial "last mile" (getting to or from a transit stop) is a challenge for public transportation systems around the country.  Tha...

On behalf of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) staff and Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Congress for making a real impact on publ...

Will County is seeking public input to help shape the future of transportation in Will County. The Will County Division of Transportation is hosting a series...

[caption id="attachment_999" align="alignnone" width="1224"] The newly renovated iconic staircase at Chicago's Union Station serves as a backdrop for the  th...

Have you had to look for a CTA bus when getting off a Metra train you don't ride often?  Have you ever looked for a Pace bus at a Metra stop and had no idea ...

  [caption id="attachment_920" align="alignnone" width="3232"] RTA Director of Planning and Market Development Jessica Hector-Hsu[/caption]   A handful of...

Did you happen to catch Chairman Dillard's guest column in the Daily Herald this morning?  He gives great insight on how well the region's transit system con...

RTA Executive Director Redden and Chairman Dillard Join Twitter! RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden and Board Chairman Kirk Dillard  are joining Twitter t...

The RTA provides a wide variety of services to riders with disabilities and older adults. So, we are happy to pass along this good news from the CTA today....

Finalizing your New Year's Eve plans? Let CTA be your chauffeur!  CTA is offering free train and bus rides, along with extended service hours today beginni...

  Dear Regional Transit Riders: On behalf of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) staff and Board of Directors, I would like to take a moment to c...