Connections Blog

By Director Christopher C. Melvin, Jr. With the recent elections having taken place, it’s time to look ahead at issues that matter to us and our region. Wha...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xYOr3r64Y&w=560&h=315] The RTA reviews, adopts and monitors the annual operating budgets and five-year ca...

As we all sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week, it’s traditional to think about those people in our lives for whom we are grateful. Here at the RTA w...

The RTA is proud to work with Pace, Metra, and CTA to recognize and honor Military Veterans today and every day. Our Military Service Fare Program is one way...

The RTA is the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for it...

This month, the RTA is joining in the celebration of National Community Planning Month. Established in 2006 by the American Planning Association, National Co...

The RTA is asking transit riders to participate in a short survey to help the transit agencies better understand rider opinions of how we’re doing like, “Wou...

["By Kristen Salkas, MS\n\nDuring the month of September I was honored to work with the Ann Sullivan Center in Lima, Peru. The Ann Sullivan Center, named aft...

By Andrea Zopp, President and CEO, World Business Chicago From our airports, railways and roads, to our data centers and smart technology, Chicago is the hu...

["We all want a seat when we ride transit.  Recently, I wondered where those prized seats come from? What’s their story?\n\nIn honor of Manufacturing Day tod...

By Phil Fuentes, Director Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. As a Mexican-American, I am proud t...

The RTA is celebrating World Car Free Day by encouraging all those who typically drive personal vehicles to use public transportation instead tomorrow, Satur...