Connections Blog

["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...

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...

This month we continue celebrating the 20th anniversary of the RTA’s Community Planning program by reporting on recent implementation efforts that advanced t...

["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...

The RTA's Mobility Management Program helps riders with disabilities and older adults access ADA-accessible transit in the RTA region. Mobility Management s...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...