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.
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
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
Move
MCRide dial-a-ride service provides access to McHenry County and beyond
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. Ge...
August 10, 2022
Invest
Federal infrastructure dollars are flowing to the RTA system, with needed capital projects underway
Approximately $250 million in federal capital funding, largely from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has recently been added to the RTA cap...
July 28, 2022
Invest
Meet the RTA Summer 2022 interns
The summer period brings a wave of new interns to the RTA. This summer the agency welcomed six new interns from the Chicago region and beyond. The interns at...
July 28, 2022
Plan
RTA begins work on new zoning projects to encourage transit-friendly policies
Updates to a community’s zoning code can encourage new transit-oriented development. So far in 2022, the RTA has begun work on several new zoning projects in...
July 14, 2022
Plan
Explore 2021 RTA Local Planning projects and successes in interactive implementation report
Every year, the RTA’s Local Planning department assists local governments throughout northeastern Illinois on projects that build on the strength of the regi...
July 14, 2022
Plan
Transportation Tuesday Recap: Accessing Transportation Data in the Chicagoland Region
The RTA's Mapping and Statistics website (RTAMS) and CMAP's Data Hub are two open data resources in the Chicagoland area that help experts make informed data...
July 1, 2022
Move
Little City Foundation builds partnerships to provide efficient travel for seniors, individuals with disabilities
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. Mo...
June 29, 2022
Move
Pace introduces VanGo and expands Naperville-Aurora On-Demand mobility services
The RTA is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions and pilot programs that address transportation challenges faced by riders in the Chicago region. Two ...
June 29, 2022
