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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Chicago’s Talent Plus Transit Could Add up to Amazon HQ2 in Our Region
In a recent Crain’s article a consulting firm ran a study to find out which city would be the best fit for Amazon’s 2nd headquarters. Chicago ranked 2nd larg...
October 3, 2017
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the RTA
By Roxann Galvan Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. As a Mexican-American, I am proud to celebra...
October 2, 2017
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The RTA Hosts Regional Transit Strategic Plan Stakeholder Workshop
Earlier this week, the RTA led a workshop to gather feedback from various stakeholders as part of our work in developing the 2018-2023 Regional Transit Strat...
September 28, 2017
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The RTA Joins the Fun at Family Safety Fair
The Illinois Tollway Authority and the Illinois State Police hosted the 10th Annual Family Safety Fair at the Tollway headquarters in Downers Grove this past...
September 25, 2017
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20th Annual Transportation Symposium Business Exchange: Weigh-In
The RTA along with CTA, Metra, Pace, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway are proud to host the 20th Annual Transportation Symposiu...
September 21, 2017
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Video: CBS2 Chicago Covers New Signage at Union Station
This past weekend, CBS2 Chicago covered our project to improve signage in Union Station. The 81 new signs are great and certainly help passengers every day....
September 20, 2017
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RTA Celebrates World Car Free Day on Sept. 22!
The RTA is celebrating World Car Free Day by encouraging all those who typically drive personal vehicles to use public transportation this Friday, September ...
September 18, 2017
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The RTA Does That: Building Suburban Downtowns from the Ground up
Last month the Tribune focused on a renaissance occurring in Wheeling where an old warehouse site has transformed into a bustling downtown. At the RTA, this ...
September 15, 2017
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Communities Make Voices Heard in RTA Report
The RTA recently completed Planning Community Connections, our third annual Community Planning program implementation report. The document, which you can rea...
September 14, 2017
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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...
September 8, 2017
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Finding Your Way around Chicago’s Union Station Just got a Little Easier
Chicago Union Station has been a landmark in our city since it opened in 1925. The third-busiest rail terminal in the United States, the iconic structure han...
September 7, 2017
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The SmartRoad: Technology for a Safer, more Efficient Roadway
Starting today, Pace buses are utilizing new “SmartRoad” technology on the Jane Addams (I-90) and making its service in the northwest suburbs more efficient,...
September 5, 2017
