Connections Blog

Under NITA, Access — a popular fare pilot that enables Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to ride Metra at a reduced fare — expanded...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

June is Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals in the United States. The ...

Bicycles and transit go hand-in-hand. Whether taking the first or last leg of a transit trip on two wheels to save time, hopping on transit when your bike su...