Connections Blog

Starting today, Pace buses are utilizing new “SmartRoad” technology on the Jane Addams (I-90) and making its service in the northwest suburbs more efficient,...

The Elm Leaves reported months ago about our efforts with Pace to improve connectivity along the busy North Avenue corridor in Chicago, Oak Park, Elmwood Par...

The RTA board today approved funding for the continuation of twelve projects that help ensure older adults and residents with disabilities have access to mob...

At today’s meeting, the RTA Board of Directors took measures to assure CTA, Metra and Pace are able to continue to provide the critical transportation servic...

At the RTA, we think it’s time to talk about the 4 letter word of public transportation:  CARS.  Yes, of course, in a perfect world, we’d all be able to walk...

It’s that time of year where parents are often smiling and some kids are not: it’s “Back to School” time. At the RTA, we’re here to help with the transition ...

As we wrap-up our celebration of the 27th anniversary of the passage of the ADA, it’s important to note that our work doesn’t just stop here. The RTA has gre...

Often people who are blind or visually impaired have to rely on others or paratransit to get around.  However, many people in the blind community want to lea...

By Karen Tamley, Commissioner, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, City of Chicago July 26th is a historic and deeply personal day for many people ...

As we continue our celebration of ADA Month at the RTA, we would like to highlight a recent article about our ADA Paratransit program in the Chicago Tribune....

The 14th Annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade is tomorrow and the RTA is a proud sponsor along with CTA, Metra and Pace. We will all be participating in th...

At the RTA, part of our mission is to ensure access to public transportation regardless of a person’s ability. As part of this work, we administer federal Se...