Connections Blog

In 2024, CTA and Metra opened two new stations: the Damen station in Chicago’s Near West Side neighborhood along CTA’s Green Line and the Peterson/Ridge stat...

Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and diversity that are an integral part of our country, but often overlooked or supp...

The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago region. While it’s great fun to admire th...

Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding transit is the best...

To gather feedback and build support for improving transit service with new, expanded funding, the RTA hosted a half-day Suburban Transit Summit in Arlington...

To gather feedback and build support for improving transit service with new, expanded funding, the RTA is hosting a half-day Suburban Transit Summit in Arlin...

Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, start creating your plans to make the most of fall. The RTA has curated a list of indoor and ou...

This year, CTA and Pace have opened or advanced various new facilities in south and west communities throughout the region, and Metra has prioritized upgrade...

Chicago is one of the world’s great cities for architecture and designed landscapes—and the birthplace of the word “skyscraper.” The region is home to an unm...

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...

Metra Executive Director Jim Derwinski presented a midyear update to the RTA Board of Directors during their meeting on August 15, outlining improvements the...

The RTA is marking the passing of cartographer and Chicago historian Dennis McClendon, who provided cartographic work to the RTA for more than a decade. McCl...