Connections Blog

From time to time, all of us have healthy disagreements at work.  It’s part of the job!  RTA Communications Director Susan Massel and I have long disagreed a...

It was a pleasure to join Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno, members of the Metra Board of Directors and staff, and regional elected officials on tod...

[caption id="attachment_1939" align="alignnone" width="3006"] RTA's Director of Communications and Public Affairs Susan Massel and Manager of Regional Projec...

The RTA needs your input!  We’re embarking on a “visioning” exercise to help direct the future of the Regional Transportation Authority’s Mapping and Stati...

My name is Kristen and I’m an outreach coordinator in the RTA’s Mobility Management Program, that helps people with disabilities and older adults get aroun...

Why do I bike to work? Well, the short answer is that it is fun! It is also a great way to get a work-out before and after work. Biking is also a great str...

The Chicago region is home to a transit network that connects many communities together. However, not everyone drives or has easy and direct access to a tr...

[caption id="attachment_1865" align="alignnone" width="2224"] Metra will rehabilitate and replace trains to keep service safe and comfortable.[/caption]   ...

In case you haven't read the Chicago Tribune yet today, we wanted to pass along this article! Today starts National Infrastructure Week 2016. This year's the...

[caption id="attachment_1812" align="alignnone" width="1024"] RTA Chairman Dillard was honored for his years of service to the State by his colleagues this w...

Congratulations to RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden who is giving the convocation address at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department o...

[caption id="attachment_1757" align="alignnone" width="417"] Karin Allen[/caption] When I was in college, I never considered a career in transportation.  I ...