On Track: A blog from NITA
Blog posts published prior to September 1, 2026 were written by the RTA and are maintained here for historical purposes.
Blog posts published prior to September 1, 2026 were written by the RTA and are maintained here for historical purposes.
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
A South Side mobility hub, TOD plans and more: Weigh in on selected Community Planning projects
Six new projects have been chosen for the RTA’s 2023 Community Planning program. The projects are available for public comment through February 3 by emailing...
January 18, 2023
Invest
Chicago area transit agencies win federal grants to continue to improve, expand system
In 2023, Chicago area transit agencies will use millions in newly available federal transit funding to make the system more reliable, sustainable, and access...
January 13, 2023
Plan
2023 will be an important year for the Chicago region’s transit system, here’s what the RTA is planning
2023 will be a critical year for the Chicago region’s transit system, which contributes to our region’s economic, social, and environmental health in ways an...
January 5, 2023
Plan
Fare Recovery Ratio: What it is and why it must be reformed
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
January 5, 2023
Invest
What is the ‘fiscal cliff’ and what can be done about it?
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
December 15, 2022
Plan
Transit is the Answer to improving equity
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
December 15, 2022
Plan
Transit is the Answer to economic challenges
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
December 15, 2022
Plan
Transit is the Answer to climate change
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
December 15, 2022
Plan
How can we address the most urgent challenges facing our region? Transit is the Answer.
Today, the RTA released a draft of Transit is the Answer, the 2023 regional transit strategic plan that has been in development for more than a year. The pl...
December 5, 2022
Move
How to use transit to celebrate the holidays in the Chicago region
Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding transit is the best...
November 30, 2022
Move
Will-Ride uses RTA-distributed federal funds to improve mobility options for residents with disabilities, seniors
This blog, originally published in April 2021, has been updated and re-posted as part of our Moving You series, which examines federally funded programs mana...
November 17, 2022
Invest
The RTA launched a new website. Explore it now.
Today, the RTA launched a new website featuring a refreshed brand for the agency representative of a forward-looking vision for the region’s transit system. ...
November 14, 2022
