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.
Between the June 1 effective date of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act and the September seating and first meeting of the new NITA Board of ...
September 18, 2026
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RTA Awards Nine Community Planning Projects
The RTA is announcing the award of nine projects through its Community Planning program. These projects can transform underutilized areas around transit asse...
March 22, 2019
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Call for Projects: Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
The RTA is announcing a call for Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities projects. We are inviting local governments, pri...
March 21, 2019
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RTA Encourages Riders to Say “Thank You” to Transit Employees on March 18!
Transit employees help us get where we are going every day. This Monday, March 18th, the RTA is asking riders to celebrate and appreciate the hard-working tr...
March 14, 2019
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women's Day is...
March 8, 2019
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Our Transit System Continues To Perform Well According to Peer Reports
Do you ever wonder how the Chicago regional transit agencies perform in comparison to other large cities in America? According to the 2017 Regional Peer Revi...
March 7, 2019
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Revamping CTA’s Articulated Buses
["By Brian Lowenberg, Capital Program Specialist, Capital Programs\n\nWhat’s your favorite CTA bus? I’ve always liked the bendy buses, or in CTA speak: artic...
March 6, 2019
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RTA Announces Newest Board Member Alexandra Holt
The RTA announces the appointment of Alexandra Holt as its newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Director Holt replaces Director Anthony And...
February 27, 2019
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Transit Riders: Please use New Address to Send in Reduced Fare and Ride Free Fare Program Applications
The RTA has entered into an agreement with a new vendor that will process RTA Reduced Fare and Ride Free applications and produce permits beginning on Februa...
February 19, 2019
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Transit Employees (and Enthusiasts) Finding Love!
["It’s Valentine’s Day. As a transit agency, we love (pun intended) finding stories about transit enthusiasts who share their lives together and public trans...
February 14, 2019
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CDOT Highlighting South Loop Investments at Luncheon
By Stephen Rodney South Loop business leaders gathered recently to learn about development plans for their neighborhood and surrounding areas. Those in atte...
February 13, 2019
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Celebrating the Pullman Porters for Black History Month
As a transit agency, we’re always looking for ways to highlight transportation stories and destinations in our region. Black History Month offers us a chance...
February 11, 2019
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RTA’s Community Planning Program Seeks Public Comments for Projects
Today we announced the opening of the public comment period for nine projects proposed as part of the Community Planning Program of Projects. The RTA's Commu...
February 5, 2019
