RTA November 2024 Board Meeting
The RTA Board of Directors will meet this Friday, November 22nd. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube.
The RTA Board of Directors will meet this Friday, November 22nd. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube.
The RTA has released the 2025 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Five-Year Capital Program for download and public comment.
On October 24, local officials, transit advocates, riders, and more gathered in Arlington Heights to provide feedback and build support for improving transit service with new, expanded funding.
Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding the CTA, Metra, or Pace is the best way to celebrate.
A government agency created by the State of Illinois to coordinate the Chicago region’s transit system, oversee its financing with transparency and accountability, and plan for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of Northeastern Illinois. Learn more about the work we do...
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Learn about regional planning and collaboration, innovative mobility pilots, and how the transit system is performing.
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Find out how your community can apply for funding to plan and implement transit-friendly policies.
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Plan your trip and learn how we are making the system more affordable and accessible for all.
Through the Section 5310 program, the RTA will award nearly $14M in federal funding for projects that enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The services funded through this program provided more than 600,000 trips in 2022.
In September, the RTA Board of Directors approved a program of projects that will make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to get to jobs, medical appointments, the grocery store, social activities, and more. The Section 5310 Program is a federal formula grant program that provides assistance to public transportation projects that focus on enhancing mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
View ridership statistics, maps, and find out where we are investing in transit infrastructure near you on RTAMS, the Regional Transportation Authority Mapping and Statistics website.
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