Chicago area transit agencies win federal grants to continue to improve, expand system
In 2023, Chicago area transit agencies will use millions in newly available federal transit funding to make the system more reliable, sustainable, and access...
January 13, 2023
2023 will be an important year for the Chicago region’s transit system, here’s what the RTA is planning
2023 will be a critical year for the Chicago region’s transit system, which contributes to our region’s economic, social, and environmental health in ways an...
January 5, 2023
Fare Recovery Ratio: What it is and why it must be reformed
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
January 5, 2023
How can we address the most urgent challenges facing our region? Transit is the Answer.
Today, the RTA released a draft of Transit is the Answer, the 2023 regional transit strategic plan that has been in development for more than a year. The pl...
December 5, 2022
How to use transit to celebrate the holidays in the Chicago region
Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding transit is the best...
November 30, 2022
How to use transit to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month
November is Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate native and Indigenous people and their history and culture. The ...
October 31, 2022
Chicagoland agencies ramp up hiring efforts amid nationwide transit workforce shortage
Like many other industries, transit nationwide has been impacted by a tight job market. According to a new report from the American Public Transportation Ass...
October 18, 2022
RTA selects projects for Access to Transit program, bringing bike and pedestrian improvements throughout the region
The RTA has selected ten projects for its Access to the Transit program, which provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction fo...
August 18, 2022
Robbins Park groundbreaking signals start of flood mitigation, development opportunities for the community
The Village of Robbins, with support from partners around the region, is beginning a project that will revitalize the economy, mitigate major flooding issues...
August 12, 2022
Federal infrastructure dollars are flowing to the RTA system, with needed capital projects underway
Approximately $250 million in federal capital funding, largely from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has recently been added to the RTA cap...
July 28, 2022
Transportation Tuesday Recap: Making the Connection – How the RTA’s Interagency Signage Program Helps Solve a Complex Regional Problem
["Clear, understandable signage is a crucial part of the transit experience for riders. The RTA Interagency Signage Program provides design standards and coo...
June 17, 2022
Regional Connect Pass, Metra ‘Super Saver’ monthly pass could save riders $200 a month with greater flexibility
On June 8, the CTA, Metra, and Pace introduced the Regional Connect Pass, a new fare product that, when coupled with Metra’s new “Super Saver” $100 monthly p...
June 15, 2022
