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Region — Overview

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transit system.

How the system is working

Understanding how well the Chicago region’s transit system is working and how we compare to our peers.

NITA Data Portal

Section 5310

Funding mobility programs that provide independence for older adults and riders with disabilities.

Communities — Overview

NITA provides planning support and funding opportunities to municipalities and transportation agencies.

Community Planning

Partnering with local governments to plan for transit-friendly policies, zoning, and development.

Access to Transit

Investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure near transit to make the system safer and more accessible for riders.

Toolkits and education

Parking Strategies for TOD

Funding guide

Zoning Guide

What are mobility hubs?

Transit-Friendly Communities Guide

Riders — Overview

Learn how to plan a trip on CTA, Metra, Pace, and ADA Paratransit.

Access Program

Learn more about how riders experiencing low incomes can apply for reduced Metra fares

Accessible transit

Learn about ADA Paratransit Service and how the transit system is accessible for riders with disabilities.

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs

Registration Sites

How to ride

Getting to the Obama Presidential Center

Paying for your ride

Find out how much it costs to ride transit, how to pay, and how to apply for discounted and free rides.

Travel Assistance Digital Library

Download documents for NITA Rider programs such as Ride Free and Access.

Transit Education

Mobility outreach and travel training help riders gain independence.

Transit Benefit Fare Program

Transit Funding — Overview

NITA plays a vital role in financing the region’s public transit system.

Moving the system

Learn about how we fund daily operations of buses and trains in our region.

Maintaining and improving the system

See how major capital investments are improving our transit infrastructure and where more funding is needed.

2027 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program

View the next year’s budget, provide public comment, or attend a public hearing to get involved.

Financial Documents

Historic and current financial documents including annual budgets, quarterly financial reports, and more.

Northern Illinois Transit Authority Begins New Era for Regional Transit

How to use transit to get to Chicago area concert venues

On Track: A blog from NITA

Press Releases

Recent Articles

Study lays groundwork for more coordinated regional transit service under NITA

RTA announces ten new Community Planning projects that will advance under NITA

About NITA — Overview

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Boards and Committees

Meeting Materials

Board of Directors

Pension Committee and Board of Trustees

Transparency and oversight

Oversight audits

Ethics & OEIG

FOIA

Doing Business

Sign up for our supplier portal, learn about procurement and contracting, and apply for opportunities to do business with NITA

Investor relations

Disclaimer, quick reference to financial and other information for potential bond transactions and investors.

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Region

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Region — Overview

How the system is working
NITA Data Portal
Section 5310

Communities

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Communities — Overview

Community Planning
Access to Transit
Toolkits and education

Riders

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Riders — Overview

Access Program
Accessible transit
Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs
How to ride
Paying for your ride
Travel Assistance Digital Library
Transit Education
Transit Benefit Fare Program

Transit Funding

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Transit Funding — Overview

Moving the system
Maintaining and improving the system
2027 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program
Financial Documents

News

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News — Overview

On Track: A blog from NITA
Press Releases
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About NITA

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About NITA — Overview

Boards and Committees
Transparency and oversight
Doing Business
Investor relations

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NITA

Contact Information

NITA Administrative Offices
175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
312-913-3200

For the nearest customer service location,
please call 312-913-3110 .

NITA Travel Information
312-836-7000

NITA Transit Benefit Fare Program
1-888-782-1008

NITA Mobility Services Helpline
312-663-HELP (4357)

Ride Free and Reduced Fare Programs
312-913-3110

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