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.
New regional transit authority unifies CTA, Metra and Pace around shared vision for safer, more reliable and better-connected transitThe Northern Illinois Tr...
September 1, 2026
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How service standards could ensure all communities benefit from the transit system
Earlier this year the RTA released Transforming Transit, the agency’s vision for a world-class regional transit system with $1.5 billion in annual operating ...
September 23, 2025
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Transportation Tuesday recap: Introduction to Joint Development
In July, the RTA kicked off a two-phase study to determine whether a joint development program is feasible in the Chicago region, and if so, what it will loo...
September 18, 2025
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What transit riders are telling us: 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
The RTA conducts multiple rider surveys that get to the heart of regional transit customers’ satisfaction with service, transit usage, and priorities for imp...
September 18, 2025
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Transportation Tuesday recap: Human Services Transportation Plan Update
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is beginning an update to its Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP), the region’s roadmap for improving mobil...
September 12, 2025
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How to use transit to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month in the Chicago region
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...
September 12, 2025
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How to use transit to explore museums and cultural sites in the Chicago region
The Chicago region is home to countless accessible cultural and educational amenities including 150 museums across several counties. Many are part of the Mus...
August 26, 2025
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RTA will award more than $16M in federal funding for projects that enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities
On August 21, the RTA Board of Directors approved a program of projects that will make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to get to jobs...
August 21, 2025
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ADA Paratransit budget shortfall explained
At the RTA’s May Board of Directors meeting, staff shared details on an ADA Paratransit budget shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year that will require immediate...
August 21, 2025
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Register now for four-part Transportation Tuesday webinar series
The RTA is bringing back Transportation Tuesday, its popular four-part webinar series each Tuesday, September 9-30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The free, virtual ...
August 19, 2025
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Coalition members provide feedback on funding, reform as fiscal cliff nears
More than 200 riders, advocates, and other stakeholders met virtually with the RTA on August 13 for the eighth quarterly Transit is the Answer Coalition meet...
August 19, 2025
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What’s next for the transit fiscal cliff: RTA works with Service Boards to delay service cuts, continues push for funding
Join the RTA's Transit is the Answer Coalition meeting as the agency continues to work with lawmakers to achieve sustainable funding and reform. All are welc...
August 7, 2025
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RTA releases Travel Information Action Plan to improve rider experience, hosts webinar
In May, the RTA published its 2025 Travel Information Action Plan, a three-year roadmap for improving how transit information is communicated across the regi...
August 5, 2025
