Connections Blog

The RTA is announcing the award of nine projects through its Community Planning program. These projects can transform underutilized areas around transit asse...

The RTA is announcing a call for Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities projects. We are inviting local governments, pri...

Transit employees help us get where we are going every day. This Monday, March 18th, the RTA is asking riders to celebrate and appreciate the hard-working tr...

Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women's Day is...

Do you ever wonder how the Chicago regional transit agencies perform in comparison to other large cities in America? According to the 2017 Regional Peer Revi...

["By Brian Lowenberg, Capital Program Specialist, Capital Programs\n\nWhat’s your favorite CTA bus? I’ve always liked the bendy buses, or in CTA speak: artic...

The RTA announces the appointment of Alexandra Holt as its newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Director Holt replaces Director Anthony And...

The RTA has entered into an agreement with a new vendor that will process RTA Reduced Fare and Ride Free applications and produce permits beginning on Februa...

["It’s Valentine’s Day. As a transit agency, we love (pun intended) finding stories about transit enthusiasts who share their lives together and public trans...

By Stephen Rodney South Loop business leaders gathered recently to learn about development plans for their neighborhood and surrounding areas. Those in atte...

As a transit agency, we’re always looking for ways to highlight transportation stories and destinations in our region. Black History Month offers us a chance...

Today we announced the opening of the public comment period for nine projects proposed as part of the Community Planning Program of Projects. The RTA's Commu...