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
Invest
RTA kicks off next Regional Transit Strategic Plan process
At its August meeting, the RTA Board of Directors will kick off the next regional transit strategic plan with a workshop to discuss key themes for the succes...
August 19, 2021
Plan
Cary adopts RTA-supported Downtown Strategic Plan with focus on improving transit connectivity
The recently adopted Downtown Cary Strategic Plan, supported by the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Community Planning program, includes recommenda...
July 27, 2021
Move
Transit Benefit Fare Program adds parking option to increase flexibility as riders return
Transit is essential to the region’s economic recovery, but it will take time for commute patterns to stabilize post-pandemic. To adapt to the changing needs...
July 23, 2021
Invest
Rebuild Illinois funding is already investing in the Chicago region’s transit system
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created funding challenges for transit operations, CTA, Metra, and Pace have continued to implement major capital projects...
July 6, 2021
Invest
Investment is critical for our transit system to continue to evolve
A letter from Leanne Redden, executive director, Regional Transportation Authority. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown all of us that not only are changes to t...
June 29, 2021
Invest
Investing in the Future – Meet the 2021 RTA Interns
Despite this uncertain and challenging year, summer has finally arrived and with that, it is officially intern season here at the RTA. After numerous virtual...
June 23, 2021
Invest
New performance-based Capital Allocation Structure relies on data and policy priorities to distribute funds
Ensuring that capital funding for the Chicago region’s transit system is spent wisely is a core function of the RTA. The agency is continually working to im...
June 17, 2021
Move
RTA installs signage, releases new system map to help riders navigate return to transit
As riders return to CTA, Metra, and Pace following the pandemic, they can make use of new RTA-installed signage and an updated map to help navigate the regio...
June 8, 2021
Move
Pace and RTA investments in ADA services help reach regional transit goals
Each quarter, the RTA provides an update about progress toward the three goals of the Invest in Transit strategic regional plan and highlights specific proje...
May 21, 2021
Invest
Transit agencies launch campaign asking riders to wear masks, ride responsibly
The RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace have launched a joint advertising campaign reminding transit riders to continue to ride responsibly and wear a mask. In a rece...
May 11, 2021
Move
RTA mobility pilots explore solutions to first-mile, last-mile commute challenges
Chicago resident Anni Kask used to spend hours every week driving between her home near Wrigley Field and her office in suburban Bannockburn. On a Cubs game ...
May 10, 2021
Invest
Chicago region’s economic recovery depends on continued investment in transit
A letter from Leanne Redden, executive director, Regional Transportation Authority. For the last year, the RTA has been focused on sustaining critical trans...
April 27, 2021
