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Latest Article in: Plan Transit Station Activation on West Side brings historic home movies from the neighborhood to life

In May, the RTA announced more than $120,000 in funding for eight Transit Station Activation pilot projects near CTA, Metra, and Pace stations and stops. The...

December 19, 2024
Access to Transit Blog 1110x545 1 Invest RTA selects projects for Access to Transit program, bringing bike and pedestrian improvements throughout the region

The RTA has selected ten projects for its Access to the Transit program, which provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction fo...

August 18, 2022
Robbins Park 1110x545 2 Invest Robbins Park groundbreaking signals start of flood mitigation, development opportunities for the community

The Village of Robbins, with support from partners around the region, is beginning a project that will revitalize the economy, mitigate major flooding issues...

August 12, 2022
Pace Dial A Ride Mc Henry 1110x545 1 Move MCRide dial-a-ride service provides access to McHenry County and beyond

This is part of our Moving You series, which examines federally funded programs managed by the RTA that expand transportation options and access for all. Ge...

August 10, 2022
Rebuild Illinois Capital Projects 1110x545 Invest Federal infrastructure dollars are flowing to the RTA system, with needed capital projects underway

Approximately $250 million in federal capital funding, largely from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has recently been added to the RTA cap...

July 28, 2022
RTA Interns 1110x545 Blog Invest Meet the RTA Summer 2022 interns

The summer period brings a wave of new interns to the RTA. This summer the agency welcomed six new interns from the Chicago region and beyond. The interns at...

July 28, 2022
Zoning Blog Pace Central Harlem Ave Corridor Plan 1 Plan RTA begins work on new zoning projects to encourage transit-friendly policies

Updates to a community’s zoning code can encourage new transit-oriented development. So far in 2022, the RTA has begun work on several new zoning projects in...

July 14, 2022
Implementation Blog Banner 1110x545 1 Plan Explore 2021 RTA Local Planning projects and successes in interactive implementation report

Every year, the RTA’s Local Planning department assists local governments throughout northeastern Illinois on projects that build on the strength of the regi...

July 14, 2022
Transportation Tuesday Blog Banner Post June 28 Plan Transportation Tuesday Recap: Accessing Transportation Data in the Chicagoland Region

The RTA's Mapping and Statistics website (RTAMS) and CMAP's Data Hub are two open data resources in the Chicagoland area that help experts make informed data...

July 1, 2022
Little City Foundation Blog 1110x545 4 Move Little City Foundation builds partnerships to provide efficient travel for seniors, individuals with disabilities

This is part of our Moving You series, which examines federally funded programs managed by the RTA that expand transportation options and access for all. Mo...

June 29, 2022
Pace Van Go 1110x545 1 Move Pace introduces VanGo and expands Naperville-Aurora On-Demand mobility services

The RTA is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions and pilot programs that address transportation challenges faced by riders in the Chicago region. Two ...

June 29, 2022
Transportation Tuesday Blog Banner Post June 21 Plan Transportation Tuesday Recap: The Future of the Curb – How Curb Management Strategies are Changing and Who's Leading the Charge

Curb planning in cities is a historical challenge, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as transportation and economic habits have evolved. Curbside ...

June 24, 2022
Transportation Tuesday Blog Banner Post June 14 Plan Transportation Tuesday Recap: Making the Connection – How the RTA’s Interagency Signage Program Helps Solve a Complex Regional Problem

["Clear, understandable signage is a crucial part of the transit experience for riders. The RTA Interagency Signage Program provides design standards and coo...

June 17, 2022
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