Connections Blog

The RTA’s Mobility Management division recently completed a video in the Mobility Management Video Series, “How to Decide Which Transit Options Are Right for...

Back in 2001, the RTA was one of the first organizations to take advantage of web-based GIS software through the Regional Transportation Authority Mapping an...

Today, the Chicago Tribune highlighted a new report by the Active Transportation Alliance that examined declining bus ridership. Even though our bus ridershi...

It’s Halloween season, and it would be very scary if our region didn’t have a public transportation system. We decided to see if riders agree. They do! Enjoy...

The RTA wishes you a happy and safe pre-Halloween weekend.  We remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and take transit.  Check back here on Monday as a Tra...

By Michael Horsting, Manager, Local Planning October is National Community Planning Month, a time to highlight the important role of planning in our communi...

Today the Regional Transportation Authority announced the appointment of Thomas J. Kotel as our newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Mr. Ko...

Part of the work the RTA does is promote transit ridership. We want to do all we can to share the benefits of transit ridership with regional visitors and re...

By Brian Hacker, Senior Planner We are excited to announce that the RTA has received federal funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) P...

Every year, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognizes excellence in the public transportation industry with their “best of the best” a...

Today, the RTA is joining transit agencies and advocates across the country and urging Congress to support public transit funding in the federal budget and f...

Today the Chicago Tribune highlighted Pace’s new “Pulse” service, an express route with fewer stops and other features to provide faster service, which is se...