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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Tax Day is Around the Corner: Public Transportation Can Help You Save on Your Commute!
Tax day is as American as apple pie, right? As it approaches, the RTA is reminding riders about a tax benefit that is good news for both employers and employ...
April 13, 2017
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RTA to Pilot “Sky Line” in 2018
In a region infamous for traffic congestion, with infrastructure in dire need of capital investment, the RTA is proud to announce a pilot project that will “...
April 1, 2017
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Regional Data at Your Fingertips: RTA Mapping Tool Makes it Easier
If you’re thinking about opening a new business, you may have wondered how many people live in the area or within a couple of miles of the site. Or maybe you...
March 24, 2017
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RTA Kicks Off Next Regional Transit Strategic Planning Process: Plan Being Developed in Partnership with CTA, Metra and Pace
By Jessica Hector-Hsu, Director Planning and Market Development The RTA kicked off the planning process to prepare the 2018-2023 Regional Transit Strategic P...
March 24, 2017
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Regional Transit Peer Reviews Show System Ranks Well
The RTA has released two peer performance measure reports, the 2015 Regional Peer Review and the 2015 Sub-Regional Peer Review that focus on how the Chicago ...
March 16, 2017
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Say “Thank You” to Transit Employees on Friday and Saturday
John McCarthy, Conductor, Metra Rock Island Line, Transit Employee Appreciation Day, 2016 This Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 are Transit Employee A...
March 15, 2017
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Chicago's Jefferson Park Starting Work on Transit Supportive Master Plan
Chicago’s Jefferson Park community has announced plans to develop a transit supportive master plan to enhance the area surrounding the community’s Transit Ce...
March 14, 2017
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It's ASCE Report Card Day: Time to Do Our Homework
Remember report card day? Sweaty palms. Wondering exactly how it would go. Hoping your teacher liked you enough to show some mercy. Today, the American S...
March 9, 2017
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RTA-Chaddick Institute 2017 Regional Planning Workshop a Success
RTA Senior Planner, Local Planning & Programs, Brian Hacker presents at yesterday's regional Planning Workshop. We’re pleased to report that the RTA Plan...
March 9, 2017
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RTA Salutes Transportation Leaders on Women's Day
The RTA is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring three female transportation leaders in our region. International Women's Day is a globa...
March 8, 2017
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RTA Announces Call for Projects: Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
The RTA is calling today for Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities projects. We are inviting local governments, private...
March 2, 2017
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Mount Prospect Completes Rand Road Corridor Plan; RTA Support Helps Bring Plan to Life
We are pleased to report that the Village of Mount Prospect Village Board recently accepted the Rand Road Corridor Plan, which was partially funded by the RT...
March 1, 2017
