Ride in Kane expands mobility for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income workers
This is part of our Moving You blog series, which examines federally funded programs managed by the RTA that expand transportation options and access for ...
February 17, 2022
Pace leader says innovation is essential for future of transit
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
January 25, 2022
RTA Board weighs in on priorities as strategic planning begins
The Regional Transportation Authority is beginning its next five-year regional transit strategic plan during a time of dynamic social and economic transforma...
September 1, 2021
RTA kicks off next Regional Transit Strategic Plan process
At its August meeting, the RTA Board of Directors will kick off the next regional transit strategic plan with a workshop to discuss key themes for the succes...
August 19, 2021
Cary adopts RTA-supported Downtown Strategic Plan with focus on improving transit connectivity
The recently adopted Downtown Cary Strategic Plan, supported by the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Community Planning program, includes recommenda...
July 27, 2021
Transit Benefit Fare Program adds parking option to increase flexibility as riders return
Transit is essential to the region’s economic recovery, but it will take time for commute patterns to stabilize post-pandemic. To adapt to the changing needs...
July 23, 2021
Rebuild Illinois funding is already investing in the Chicago region’s transit system
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created funding challenges for transit operations, CTA, Metra, and Pace have continued to implement major capital projects...
July 6, 2021
Investment is critical for our transit system to continue to evolve
A letter from Leanne Redden, executive director, Regional Transportation Authority. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown all of us that not only are changes to t...
June 29, 2021
New performance-based Capital Allocation Structure relies on data and policy priorities to distribute funds
Ensuring that capital funding for the Chicago region’s transit system is spent wisely is a core function of the RTA. The agency is continually working to im...
June 17, 2021
RTA installs signage, releases new system map to help riders navigate return to transit
As riders return to CTA, Metra, and Pace following the pandemic, they can make use of new RTA-installed signage and an updated map to help navigate the regio...
June 8, 2021
Pace and RTA investments in ADA services help reach regional transit goals
Each quarter, the RTA provides an update about progress toward the three goals of the Invest in Transit strategic regional plan and highlights specific proje...
May 21, 2021
Transit agencies launch campaign asking riders to wear masks, ride responsibly
The RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace have launched a joint advertising campaign reminding transit riders to continue to ride responsibly and wear a mask. In a rece...
May 11, 2021
