On Track: A blog from NITA | Northern Illinois Transit Authority

Invest Making the Transit System Greener in a Smart Way

Back in 2012, the RTA and its partners—the Service Boards (CTA, Metra, Pace), IDOT, CMAP and CDOT—developed a plan that described the environmental benefits ...

October 3, 2019

Archive The RTA Celebrates World Car Free Day on 9/22!

The RTA is celebrating World Car Free Day by encouraging all those who typically drive personal vehicles to use public transportation instead on Sunday, Sept...

September 18, 2019

Archive RTA and CMAP Accepting Applications for Community Planning Support until 10/17

Today the RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will open the annual joint Call for Projects for the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) a...

September 17, 2019

Archive The RTA Participates in Chicago’s Senior Fest!

The RTA provides various and important services for older adults across our region, so we were very excited to participate in this year’s Senior Fest at Mill...

September 16, 2019

Archive The RTA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By Director David Andalcio I am honored to be featured for Hispanic Heritage Month at the RTA. I began serving on the RTA Board representing DuPage County i...

September 15, 2019

Invest RTA Board Approves Projects to Benefit Seniors and People with Disabilities

The RTA Board of Directors has approved funding for eleven projects through the federally-funded Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals wi...

August 22, 2019

Archive RTA Welcomes Two New Board Members

Today the RTA is excited to welcome two new members to the RTA Board of Directors. Their appointments are a great addition to the region’s transit leadership...

August 22, 2019

Archive We Can All Agree: Transit is the Way to Go…Just About Anywhere!

The RTA traditionally promotes transit ridership during the summer months, when the region is flush with outdoor concerts, sporting events, festivals and mor...

August 20, 2019

Archive We Can All Agree: Take Transit to the Movies (in the Parks!)

Summer is winding down and school is about to start, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun! One great Chicago summertime activity is watching movies...

August 5, 2019

Archive Join the RTA for Transit Appreciation Day at the Cubs Game!

The title says it all! We are excited to announce a partnership with the Chicago Cubs for Transit Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7 for the Cubs home g...

July 31, 2019

Archive We Can All Agree: Transit is the Best Way to Get to Lollapalooza!

Attending live music outdoors is a must-do activity for many Chicagoans during the summer. In our region, we’re lucky to have music festivals that feature a ...

July 29, 2019

Archive We Can All Agree: Transit is for Everyone!

July celebrates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) gave civil rights protection...

July 26, 2019