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Blog posts published prior to September 1, 2026 were written by the RTA and are maintained here for historical purposes.

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Latest Article in: Plan What moves you? Thousands weigh in on their regional transit priorities via online survey, at Union Station event

NITA is committed to building the future of transit with rider voices at the center. For the first time, the regional transit agency published a prioritizati...

November 2, 2026
Jane addams hull house museum 1000x545 Move How to use public transit to celebrate Women’s History Month in the Chicago region

March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women to society, and in our instance, the women who...

March 3, 2023
22 RTA 1532 Invest Understanding capital vs. operating funding and why it matters

Funding the second largest transit system in the country is a large and complicated task. It’s true, Chicagoland’s transit system is facing a $730 million an...

February 2, 2023
221107 RTA 1614 Invest RTA to measure capital projects on equity, climate impacts, and more

The Chicago Region is home to one of the largest transit systems in the nation with approximately 1,500 miles of track, 7,500 vehicles, 400 stations, and 70 ...

February 2, 2023
22 RTA 1526 Move How to use transit to celebrate Black History Month in the Chicago region

Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and diversity that are an integral part of our country, but often overlooked. The RT...

January 26, 2023
22 RTA 0236 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
22 RTA 0400 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
22 RTA 1054 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
22 RTASAMPLES 037 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
22 RTA 0682 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
22 RTASAMPLES 063 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
221107 RTA 1576 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
22 RTA 0388 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
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