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
Archive
RTA celebrates 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
This month the RTA is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA transformed society and provided opportunities f...
July 29, 2020
Plan
Maywood adopts RTA-supported TOD plan for downtown area
The Village of Maywood recently adopted the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan, which was supported by the Regional Transportation Authority (R...
July 28, 2020
Plan
RTA, Pace begin study of express bus network along I-294 Tollway
The RTA and Pace have partnered to study opportunities for express bus services along the I-294 Tri-State Tollway corridor. The agencies have selected AECOM,...
July 17, 2020
Invest
RTA releases Framework for Transit Capital Investments for public comment
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) opened a public comment period for its new regional Framework for Transit Capital Investments. Prepared by RTA s...
July 16, 2020
Move
RTA publishes guide to riding transit again
As our state and nation continue to recover from the pandemic, public transit remains an essential service, responsible for transporting health care employee...
June 18, 2020
Plan
Chicago Plan Commission Approves South Shore Corridor Study
In late May, the Chicago Plan Commission voted to adopt the South Shore Corridor Study, which was supported by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Co...
June 17, 2020
Invest
RTA Board Chairman's Letter to Illinois Legislators
On May 18, 2020, I sent a letter to Illinois legislators on behalf of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Later...
May 29, 2020
Move
Transit Accessibility Improvements in Evanston Highlighted in RTA Story Map
For more than a decade, the RTA has partnered with the City of Evanston on a number of projects to improve transit accessibility through the agency’s Communi...
May 28, 2020
Move
RTA Launches Online Dashboard Showing COVID-19 Effects on Transit Network
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) has launched a new online dashboard with information about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s t...
May 27, 2020
Invest
RTA study identifies costs, and potential local funding strategies, for improvements along Metra North Central Service
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) recently completed a study of potential service improvements along Metra’s North Central Service (NCS) line and t...
May 19, 2020
Archive
Take a survey to help improve mobility options for older adults and people with disabilities
Do you or someone you know face transportation challenges? The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) wants to hear from you about transportation issues and...
May 7, 2020
Archive
Transportation Tuesday Webinar Series: Attend the 2020 RTA Annual Planning Workshop Virtually
The RTA is launching a four-part webinar series in place of the Annual Planning Workshop due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The free, virtual sessions wil...
April 17, 2020
