2023 will be an important year for the Chicago region’s transit system, here’s what the RTA is planning
2023 will be a critical year for the Chicago region’s transit system, which contributes to our region’s economic, social, and environmental health in ways an...
Jan 5, 2023
Fare Recovery Ratio: What it is and why it must be reformed
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
Jan 5, 2023
Transit is the Answer to improving equity
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
Dec 15, 2022
Transit is the Answer to economic challenges
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
Dec 15, 2022
Transit is the Answer to climate change
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
Dec 15, 2022
How can we address the most urgent challenges facing our region? Transit is the Answer.
Today, the RTA released a draft of Transit is the Answer, the 2023 regional transit strategic plan that has been in development for more than a year. The pl...
Dec 5, 2022
Improved public transit is key to reducing transportation emissions
A new greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory shows reducing transportation emissions and meeting our regional climate goals requires getting more people riding publi...
Nov 2, 2022
Strategic plan engagement sheds light on value of transit, add your voice to survey open now
Engagement with a wide spectrum of audiences has been a key component of development of the next Regional Transit Strategic Plan. The RTA is considering voic...
Oct 17, 2022
RTA engages with riders at community events, publishes survey to hear from you on future of transit
More than a year into development of the next regional transit strategic plan, the RTA is continuing to engage with new audiences about the future of transit...
Sep 8, 2022
RTA begins work on new zoning projects to encourage transit-friendly policies
Updates to a community’s zoning code can encourage new transit-oriented development. So far in 2022, the RTA has begun work on several new zoning projects in...
Jul 14, 2022
Explore 2021 RTA Local Planning projects and successes in interactive implementation report
Every year, the RTA’s Local Planning department assists local governments throughout northeastern Illinois on projects that build on the strength of the regi...
Jul 14, 2022
Transportation Tuesday Recap: Accessing Transportation Data in the Chicagoland Region
The RTA's Mapping and Statistics website (RTAMS) and CMAP's Data Hub are two open data resources in the Chicagoland area that help experts make informed data...
Jul 1, 2022
