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
Archive
CTA Gets Some "Green" to Keep "Going Green"
Congratulations to the CTA! The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced its selections for an expanded Low or No-Em...
July 28, 2016
Archive
RTA Proud to be Gold Sponsor at 13th Annual Disability Pride Parade
[caption id="attachment_2286" align="alignnone" width="480"] RTA's Linda Miller and Pace's Martin A. Sandoval II break from the parade to take a quick photo....
July 25, 2016
Archive
TGIF: Have a great weekend from the staff of the RTA
Ever wondered who’s behind the scenes at the RTA? It’s us! We recently took a break to pose for a staff photo and now we’d like to share it with you. Chec...
July 22, 2016
Archive
RTA Staff Recognizes Importance of American Disabilities Act
My name is Linda Miller and I’m an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Certifier in the RTA’s Mobility Services Department. The RTA manages the ADA para...
July 22, 2016
Archive
It’s National Anti-Boredom Month: Beat Boredom on Transit
It’s National Anti-Boredom Month (yawn) so we’ve got some great ideas on how you can kick your boredom blues! Take transit and explore the region! Public ...
July 22, 2016
Archive
RTA and Service Board CEO’s Speak to APTA Leadership Group
[caption id="attachment_2249" align="alignnone" width="640"] Transit leaders share a laugh (and important information) with national transit leaders. Left to...
July 14, 2016
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RTA E.D. Proud to be on WTS Panel
[caption id="attachment_2242" align="alignnone" width="213"] Leanne Redden, RTA Executive Director[/caption] I was proud to be on a panel today at the Women...
July 13, 2016
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RTA, Service Boards Participate in Chicago’s AccessChicago 2016 Expo for People with Disabilities
[caption id="attachment_2230" align="alignnone" width="1941"] RTA staff discuss the variety of services available to people with disabilities during last yea...
July 12, 2016
Archive
Union Station to get Modernized by Lead Design Firm
Union Station will be modernized to improve and enhance the station’s performance and the RTA is proud to be behind it. RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard, along wit...
July 11, 2016
Archive
Renovations at 95th Street Terminal to Offer Better Service to Riders
[caption id="attachment_2185" align="alignleft" width="1662"] RTA staff visit the 95th Street Terminal where renovations and improvements are currently under...
July 6, 2016
Archive
Active Trans Hosts Panel Discussion on Autonomous Cars
[caption id="attachment_2170" align="alignnone" width="1430"] RTA's Kevin Stanciel (behind podium) recently moderated Active Transportation Alliance's panel ...
July 5, 2016
Archive
Public Transportation Offers Best Travel Options for Fourth of July Festivities
If you’re staying in town to celebrate the Fourth of July, we're reminding riders that public transportation is the way to go. Public transportation off...
July 2, 2016
