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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Metra Safety Train Highlights Reason to Keep Funding on Track
It was a pleasure to join Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno, members of the Metra Board of Directors and staff, and regional elected officials on tod...
June 3, 2016
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RTA Scores Big at PCC 2016 Golden Trumpet Awards
[caption id="attachment_1939" align="alignnone" width="3006"] RTA's Director of Communications and Public Affairs Susan Massel and Manager of Regional Projec...
June 3, 2016
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RTA Needs Your Input on the Future of RTAMS
The RTA needs your input! We’re embarking on a “visioning” exercise to help direct the future of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Mapping and Stati...
June 1, 2016
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RTA Celebrates National Mobility Awareness Month
My name is Kristen and I’m an outreach coordinator in the RTA’s Mobility Management Program, that helps people with disabilities and older adults get aroun...
May 27, 2016
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RTA Celebrates National Bike Month
Why do I bike to work? Well, the short answer is that it is fun! It is also a great way to get a work-out before and after work. Biking is also a great str...
May 25, 2016
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Bikes and transit, the perfect combination
The Chicago region is home to a transit network that connects many communities together. However, not everyone drives or has easy and direct access to a tr...
May 20, 2016
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Why Should You Care About Infrastructure?
[caption id="attachment_1865" align="alignnone" width="2224"] Metra will rehabilitate and replace trains to keep service safe and comfortable.[/caption] ...
May 18, 2016
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Tribune Story Tells Tale of IL Infrastructure
In case you haven't read the Chicago Tribune yet today, we wanted to pass along this article! Today starts National Infrastructure Week 2016. This year's the...
May 16, 2016
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RTA Chairman Dillard Honored for His Service to the State
[caption id="attachment_1812" align="alignnone" width="1024"] RTA Chairman Dillard was honored for his years of service to the State by his colleagues this w...
May 13, 2016
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RTA's Redden to Speak at U of I Planning School Convocation
Congratulations to RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden who is giving the convocation address at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department o...
May 13, 2016
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RTA Celebrates Transportation Career Day
[caption id="attachment_1757" align="alignnone" width="417"] Karin Allen[/caption] When I was in college, I never considered a career in transportation. I ...
May 12, 2016
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Chairman Dillard Agrees: Infrastructure dollars should not be diverted from road funds
I was proud to send this letter to the State Journal-Register, supporting funding for our state's infrastructure. This work is critical to our region's an...
May 9, 2016
