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.
As NITA builds a unified, rider-focused transit system for the Chicago region, we are inviting riders to help shape that work directly. NITA is now accepting...
September 25, 2026
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The RTA Does That: Maps!
Back in 2001, the RTA was one of the first organizations to take advantage of web-based GIS software through the Regional Transportation Authority Mapping an...
November 9, 2017
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Hop on the Bus, Gus!
Today, the Chicago Tribune highlighted a new report by the Active Transportation Alliance that examined declining bus ridership. Even though our bus ridershi...
November 6, 2017
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The Stuff of Nightmares: Wouldn’t it be scary if there were no public transportation?
It’s Halloween season, and it would be very scary if our region didn’t have a public transportation system. We decided to see if riders agree. They do! Enjoy...
October 30, 2017
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There's no Trick to It: Treat Yourself to a Fun and Safe Halloween Weekend
The RTA wishes you a happy and safe pre-Halloween weekend. We remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and take transit. Check back here on Monday as a Tra...
October 27, 2017
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The RTA Celebrates National Community Planning Month
By Michael Horsting, Manager, Local Planning October is National Community Planning Month, a time to highlight the important role of planning in our communi...
October 24, 2017
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The RTA Welcomes New Board Member Thomas J. Kotel
Today the Regional Transportation Authority announced the appointment of Thomas J. Kotel as our newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Mr. Ko...
October 19, 2017
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Enjoy a Day in Our Region: Ride On. to Get There
Part of the work the RTA does is promote transit ridership. We want to do all we can to share the benefits of transit ridership with regional visitors and re...
October 17, 2017
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RTA Access to Transit Program Awarded Funding to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Connections to Transit
By Brian Hacker, Senior Planner We are excited to announce that the RTA has received federal funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) P...
October 11, 2017
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RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard Receives Distinguished Service APTA Award
Every year, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognizes excellence in the public transportation industry with their “best of the best” a...
October 10, 2017
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Time to Rally for Public Transit
Today, the RTA is joining transit agencies and advocates across the country and urging Congress to support public transit funding in the federal budget and f...
October 10, 2017
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Transit Signal Priority: an “Invisible” Benefit for Riders
Today the Chicago Tribune highlighted Pace’s new “Pulse” service, an express route with fewer stops and other features to provide faster service, which is se...
October 9, 2017
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RTA Receives Distinguished Award for 21st Year in Row
We’re excited to announce that once again we are the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distingu...
October 9, 2017
