RTA and CMAP Announce Call for Projects!
The RTA and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) recently announced a joint Call for Projects for the RTA's Community Planning Program and CMA...
Sep 10, 2018
Design by Transit: The 2018 Community Planning Program Implementation Report
This month we continue celebrating the 20th anniversary of the RTA’s Community Planning program by reporting on recent implementation efforts that advanced t...
Sep 5, 2018
Let the RTA help you go back to school!
["It’s that time of year when kids are filling up their backpacks with pens, pencils and notebooks instead of sunblock and swimsuits. Families across Illinoi...
Aug 31, 2018
RTA Helps Riders Access ADA-Accessible Transit through Video Series
The RTA's Mobility Management Program helps riders with disabilities and older adults access ADA-accessible transit in the RTA region. Mobility Management s...
Aug 24, 2018
Pace Improves Bus Service through CNG Technology
By Brian Lowenberg In July, the RTA had the opportunity to visit Pace’s recently refurbished Markham Garage, which serves as the maintenance base for buses ...
Aug 14, 2018
The Internship Experience at the RTA
By Ariel Burkes This summer the RTA welcomed nine Chicago Public High School interns as part of the CPS “Career and Technical Education (CTE) Rising Seniors ...
Aug 7, 2018
Talking the Future of Transit with CTA, Metra and Pace
Yesterday, I joined CTA President Dorval Carter Metra CEO Jim Derwinski, and Executive Director of Pace T.J. Ross for a great roundtable discussion hosted by...
Aug 1, 2018
Transit and Parking Meet in Evanston
By Brian Hacker, AICP To continue our conversation about the benefits of the RTA’s Community Planning program and celebrate its 20th anniversary, I want to ...
Jul 27, 2018
RTA Partners with Oak Brook Chamber to Meet Riders at Elmhurst Metra Station
The RTA is always looking for innovative new ways to eliminate barriers to transit ridership. One of those barriers is the first and last mile portion of a r...
Jul 25, 2018
AccessChicago was a Big Success!
Yesterday the RTA was proud to participate in AccessChicago at Navy Pier. AccessChicago is Chicago’s only event that brings together more than 100 of Chic...
Jul 20, 2018
Attention: Some Senior Reduced Fare Permits set to Expire
An important deadline is approaching! Many Senior Reduced Fare permits expire on Tuesday, July 31. Check the front of your permit for its expiration date. A...
Jul 17, 2018
ADA Customer Review: “This Is What Public Service Should Be”
At the RTA, we pride ourselves on the customer service we offer through our ADA Paratransit program. ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, ...
Jul 12, 2018
