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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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Regional transit ridership hits post-pandemic high in 2024; 11 percent jump from 2023 January 28, 2025
Our vision for transit’s future: A stronger RTA empowered to lead a world-class system January 15, 2025
RTA Board approves 2025 Regional Operating Budget and 2025-2029 Capital Program for metropolitan Chicago transit December 19, 2024
Regional transit ridership reaches a new high as CTA, Metra and Pace increase service, offer new fare products June 28, 2024
RTA Board approves intergovernmental agreement to launch Regional Day Pass pilot June 20, 2024
Kirk Dillard to lead RTA Board of Directors for third term June 20, 2024
RTA selects eight station activation projects for pilot program to improve public safety near transit May 16, 2024
RTA leads regional application for $375 million to transform transit and fight climate change April 11, 2024
RTA gathers riders and regional officials to discuss ways to improve safety and security on public transit February 28, 2024
Access Pilot Program launches today, extending reduced fares to eligible low-income Metra riders February 1, 2024
Regional transit ridership reached post-pandemic high in 2023; increases by 16 percent from previous year January 24, 2024
RTA, Metra, Cook County announce Access Pilot Program, extending reduced fares to eligible low-income Metra riders in 2024 January 16, 2024
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