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
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Guest Blogger, UIC Professor Kate Lowe suggests radical rethinking of transit’s future
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
November 2, 2021
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Crystal Lake and Pingree Road Station Area plan aims to improve access and economic development near transit
The recently adopted Crystal Lake and Pingree Road Station Area Strategic Action Plan aims to improve mobility options and encourage development in the large...
October 29, 2021
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Guest blogger from DuPage County discusses need for regional mobility improvements
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 26, 2021
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RTA Board hears from guest speakers on transit system adaptation
As the RTA continues development of its new regional transit strategic plan, the agency is committed to engaging in conversations about the future of public ...
October 22, 2021
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Guest blogger from Via Transportation weighs in how tech innovation can help create ‘Public Transit 2.0’
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 19, 2021
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Guest blogger Tom Kotarac says now is the time to rethink the transit status quo
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 12, 2021
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Guest blogger Edith Makra says public transit is vital for climate change adaptation
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 7, 2021
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Guest blogger Oboi Reed calls on the transit system to reckon with racial equity and mobility justice
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 5, 2021
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Guest blogger Yonah Freemark discusses the future of the Chicago region’s transit system
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
September 30, 2021
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Guest blogger Julia Gerasimenko envisions green, affordable multimodal transportation
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
September 30, 2021
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Guest speakers on outreach, inclusion begin Making a Plan engagement effort
As the RTA embarks on development of its new Regional Transit Strategic Plan, the agency is committed to engaging in conversations about the future of public...
September 17, 2021
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RTA Board weighs in on priorities as strategic planning begins
The Regional Transportation Authority is beginning its next five-year regional transit strategic plan during a time of dynamic social and economic transforma...
September 1, 2021
