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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The RTA Wins Multiple MarCom Awards!
Amazing news! The RTA has won multiple awards from MarCom, the leader in recognizing excellence in the distillation of ideas, messages and media by marketing...
December 4, 2018
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RTA Announces New Board Member Christopher Groven
The RTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher J. Groven as its newest board member, representing Kane County. Director Groven replaces Direct...
November 30, 2018
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Making Mass Transit a Top Priority
By Director Christopher C. Melvin, Jr. With the recent elections having taken place, it’s time to look ahead at issues that matter to us and our region. Wha...
November 26, 2018
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RTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Budgets and Capital Plan
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xYOr3r64Y&w=560&h=315] The RTA reviews, adopts and monitors the annual operating budgets and five-year ca...
November 20, 2018
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Happy Thanksgiving from the RTA!
As we all sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week, it’s traditional to think about those people in our lives for whom we are grateful. Here at the RTA w...
November 19, 2018
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Happy Veterans Day from the RTA!
The RTA is proud to work with Pace, Metra, and CTA to recognize and honor Military Veterans today and every day. Our Military Service Fare Program is one way...
November 11, 2018
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RTA Receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 22nd Year in Row
The RTA is the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for it...
October 29, 2018
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The RTA Celebrates National Community Planning Month
This month, the RTA is joining in the celebration of National Community Planning Month. Established in 2006 by the American Planning Association, National Co...
October 24, 2018
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Tell us What you Think of Transit!
The RTA is asking transit riders to participate in a short survey to help the transit agencies better understand rider opinions of how we’re doing like, “Wou...
October 18, 2018
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Adventures in Accessibility on Lima’s Transit System
["By Kristen Salkas, MS\n\nDuring the month of September I was honored to work with the Ann Sullivan Center in Lima, Peru. The Ann Sullivan Center, named aft...
October 15, 2018
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Regional transit investments help spur economic growth
By Andrea Zopp, President and CEO, World Business Chicago From our airports, railways and roads, to our data centers and smart technology, Chicago is the hu...
October 11, 2018
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The Story of the Seat: Celebrating Manufacturing Day Today with Freedman Seating Company
["We all want a seat when we ride transit. Recently, I wondered where those prized seats come from? What’s their story?\n\nIn honor of Manufacturing Day tod...
October 5, 2018
