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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Beginning the Discussion on the Regional Transit Strategic Plan: Research Summary and Stakeholder Meeting Guide Plan Direction
The RTA and Service Boards led a Stakeholder Workshop this week to present research findings tied to the Regional Transit Strategic Plan. The RTA kicked o...
May 26, 2017
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Public Transportation Career Day: Meet the RTA's Kevin Stanciel
Today is National Public Transportation Career Day, a national workforce development initiative created by the American Public Transportation Association (AP...
May 18, 2017
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It's National Public Transportation Career Day: Meet some of the RTA's Best
Kristen Salkas (left) and Beth Daly (right) enjoying their careers in public transportation. Today is National Public Transportation Career Day, a national w...
May 18, 2017
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RTA and CMAP Co-Host Technical Assistance Symposium: Call For Projects Underway!
Today, the RTA is co-hosting the 2017 Technical Assistance Symposium with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). RTA Executive Director Leann...
May 16, 2017
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National Infrastructure Week 2017: Our region needs consistent transit capital funding
The CTA is undertaking the largest capital improvement project in its history: the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM). CTA’s busiest rail line—the ...
May 15, 2017
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A transportation quiz...
Hands on their hips and ready for work, regional transportation leaders gathered today to talk about work to improve Union Station (and enjoy a light moment....
May 11, 2017
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RTA Hosts NTI ADA Paratransit Eligibility Training
The RTA is responsible for managing rider eligibility for ADA Complementary Paratransit services in our region. Pace provides ADA Paratransit service in our ...
May 3, 2017
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We Must Make Investment in Public Transportation a Priority
I was proud to pen an opinion piece published this morning in The Hill newspaper and website and I wanted to share it with you. We all know that our region'...
April 28, 2017
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RTA shares love of public transportation with our daughters and sons!
Today, the RTA staff celebrated Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day by "working" with our children. We took transit around downtown, showing the kids how...
April 27, 2017
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RTA and CMAP Co-Host May 16 Symposium Related to Application for Transportation and Land Use Funds
The RTA and CMAP announce the availability of funding and technical assistance for transportation, land use planning and implementation projects throughout t...
April 24, 2017
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Vital mass transit needs funding by RTA Director J.D. Ross
I wanted to make sure our readers saw the piece published in the Will County Herald News by my colleague on the RTA Board, J.D. Ross. Director Ross has been...
April 19, 2017
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This Earth Day, Go Green – and Save Some Too!
This week, we’re joining CTA, Metra and Pace to celebrate Earth Week, which ends in Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. One of the best ways to celebrate and s...
April 17, 2017
