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Press Releases

Below are NITA news releases since 2011. If you would like to receive these press releases, sign up for NITA’s media mailing list. For all media inquiries, reporters should contact:

Tina Fassett Smith, Director of Communications 
(Tina.Smith@nita.illinois.gov or 312-913-3256) 

Melissa Meyer, Communications Manager
(Melissa.Meyer@nita.illinois.gov, 312-913-3121)
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Leanne Redden, RTA Executive Director, Announces Retirement September 2, 2026
Northern Illinois Transit Authority Begins New Era for Regional Transit September 1, 2026
With new funding from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, transit agencies team up to make student fare policies more coordinated and affordable August 14, 2026
Public transit is the best way to get to the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening June 10, 2026
NITA Act advances to next phase, transit riders to see public safety, service improvements this summer June 1, 2026
Transit agencies encourage Chicago region commuters to switch to trains and buses as gas prices spike April 21, 2026
Regional transit ridership continues to grow in 2025 with 12.3M more rides year-over-year January 30, 2026
RTA Board approves 2026 Regional Operating Budget and Capital Program with no fare increases or service cuts for riders December 18, 2025
RTA Statement on passage of Senate Bill 2111 October 31, 2025
Regional Day Pass Now Available June 20, 2025
Transit agencies sound the alarm on looming transit cuts; one in five city workers could lose access to transit for their daily commute, thousands of jobs at risk if state does not act March 21, 2025
Strengthening Transit: Officials Celebrate Funding for Pace, RTA, and CTA at New Pace Markham Facility February 7, 2025
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