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
Improved public transit is key to reducing transportation emissions
A new greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory shows reducing transportation emissions and meeting our regional climate goals requires getting more people riding publi...
November 2, 2022
Move
How to use transit to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month
November is Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate native and Indigenous people and their history and culture. The ...
October 31, 2022
Invest
Chicagoland agencies ramp up hiring efforts amid nationwide transit workforce shortage
Like many other industries, transit nationwide has been impacted by a tight job market. According to a new report from the American Public Transportation Ass...
October 18, 2022
Plan
Strategic plan engagement sheds light on value of transit, add your voice to survey open now
Engagement with a wide spectrum of audiences has been a key component of development of the next Regional Transit Strategic Plan. The RTA is considering voic...
October 17, 2022
Move
Dial-a-ride programs in DuPage County connect individuals with disabilities to job opportunities
This is part of our Moving You series, which examines federally funded programs managed by the RTA that expand transportation options and access for all. For...
October 17, 2022
Move
Fare Programs Online gains popularity among Reduced Fare and Ride Free permit applicants
More than 19,000 applications have been submitted using the RTA’s Fare Programs Online since it launched in January 2022. The web-based customer portal allow...
October 4, 2022
Invest
Climate and equity themes from federal infrastructure law will be reflected in RTA strategic plan
With Illinois slated to receive at least $4 billion in federal funds for public transit over the next five years from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, elec...
September 29, 2022
Plan
RTA engages with riders at community events, publishes survey to hear from you on future of transit
More than a year into development of the next regional transit strategic plan, the RTA is continuing to engage with new audiences about the future of transit...
September 8, 2022
Move
Clearbrook transportation services connect individuals with disabilities to their communities
This is part of our Moving You series, which examines federally funded programs managed by the RTA that expand transportation options and access for all. In...
September 2, 2022
Invest
RTA Strategic Plan Stakeholder Working Groups conclude, discuss priority recommendations for 2023 Agenda for Advocacy and Action
After months of working together to develop recommended goals, strategies, and performance measures, the RTA Strategic Plan Stakeholder Working Groups have c...
August 18, 2022
Invest
RTA selects projects for Access to Transit program, bringing bike and pedestrian improvements throughout the region
The RTA has selected ten projects for its Access to the Transit program, which provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction fo...
August 18, 2022
Invest
Robbins Park groundbreaking signals start of flood mitigation, development opportunities for the community
The Village of Robbins, with support from partners around the region, is beginning a project that will revitalize the economy, mitigate major flooding issues...
August 12, 2022
