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
"Sharing" the Space
More and more, riders in the RTA region know a transportation eco-system exists in our region, and its backbone is the six-county public transportation syste...
November 24, 2015
Archive
CTA listens to riders and restores two bus lines
Two bus routes are being restored as pilots due to the CTA listening to its riders. The CTA announced that it is bringing back the #11 Lincoln Avenue and 31s...
November 23, 2015
Archive
Lucky to Have a Transit System
The Chicago Tribune's Richard Wronski just published a piece that gives Chicago a dubious honor and gives us all more proof that the RTA region's infamous tr...
November 23, 2015
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RTA Adds New Customer Service Locations
RTA staffers Nicole Berry (left) and Jasmine Jackson show off the new signage that will welcome RTA customers to our new office locations on December 4. The...
November 20, 2015
Archive
A Holiday Reminder
Here's way to enjoy the holiday lights, without the aggravation of brake lights along the way! Ride On. Read the CTA Press Release
November 19, 2015
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RTA Funding Important to Ventra Mobile App Development
We at the RTA encourage all riders with smart phones to download the Ventra mobile app released today. Some of our staff members were part 0f the "beta user...
November 19, 2015
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Village of Melrose Park Improves Access to Transit
The RTA is excited about the recent adoption of Melrose Park’s Broadway Avenue Corridor plan. We helped fund this plan through our Community Planning prog...
November 19, 2015
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RTA Partner in TSP Work
The CTA just issued this important press release about two express routes returning next month. The RTA is a partner in the technology that makes this poss...
November 18, 2015
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CTA Now Offers 4G Wireless Service Throughout All Blue Line Subways
How exciting! All CTA Blue Line riders can now enjoy 4G coverage during their commutes. That means no more dropped calls and no more buffering. Riders can co...
November 18, 2015
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COMTO Discusses Opportunities for Disadvantaged and Small Businesses
[caption id="attachment_370" align="alignleft" width="2664"] Pictured left to right: moderator, Kimberly Slaughter, vice president and central region transit...
November 17, 2015
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New Ventra App Available November 19
[caption id="attachment_353" align="alignleft" width="300"] RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden discusses the benefits of the new Ventra app during a press ...
November 13, 2015
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Welcome to Ride On.
Welcome to Ride On. Here at the RTA, we are committed to providing public transportation riders in our six-county region with a safe, affordable experience f...
November 12, 2015
