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Region — Overview

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transit system.

Transforming Transit: Our Vision for Chicago's Future

RTA's bold, rider-focused vision for the future of transit.

Transit is the Answer

The 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan is available for public comment, read the plan and comment by January 9

Strategic Planning

Learn more about the RTA's current plan, Invest in Transit, and upcoming plan, Transit is the Answer.

Innovation

Learn about how we are adapting transit to meet the changing needs of riders through innovative pilots.

Collaboration

See how the RTA brings together CTA, Metra, and Pace to create a seamless transit experience for our region.

How the system is working

Understanding how well the Chicago region’s transit system is working and how we compare to our peers.

Regional transit data

Section 5310

Funding mobility programs that provide independence for older adults and riders with disabilities.

Communities — Overview

RTA provides planning support and funding opportunities to municipalities and transportation agencies.

Community planning

Access to transit program

Investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure near transit to make the system safer and more accessible for riders.

Toolkits and education

Parking Strategies for TOD

Funding guide

Zoning Guide

What are mobility hubs?

Transit-Friendly Communities Guide

Riders — Overview

Learn how to plan a trip on CTA, Metra, Pace, and ADA Paratransit.

Access Pilot Program

Learn more about how riders experiencing low incomes can apply for reduced Metra fares

Accessible transit

Learn about ADA Paratransit Service and how the transit system is accessible for riders with disabilities.

Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs

Registration Sites

How to ride

Plan your trip, view maps and schedule trackers, and see tips for using the region’s buses and trains.

Paying for your ride

Find out how much it costs to ride to ride transit, how to pay, and how to apply for discounted and free rides.

Travel Assistance Digital Library

Download documents for RTA Rider programs such as Ride Free and Access.

Transit Education

Mobility outreach and travel training help riders gain independence.

Transit Benefit Fare Program

Transit Funding — Overview

The RTA plays a vital role in financing the region’s public transit system.

Moving the system

Learn about how we fund daily operations of buses and trains in our region and how we are working toward solutions to a future funding crisis.

Maintaining and improving the system

See how major capital investments are improving our transit infrastructure and where more funding is needed

2025 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program

View the next year’s budget, provide public comment, or attend a public hearing to get involved.

Financial Documents

Historic and current financial documents including annual budgets, quarterly financial reports, and more.

RTA Transforming Transit Regional Station Hi

RTA proposes reforms to prioritize capital projects, maximizing impact of funding

RTA Transforming Transit Regional Transit Lo

RTA proposes reforms to integrate fares, require accountability for faster and more reliable transit

Connections Blog

Press Releases

Recent Articles

For the third year in a row, regional transit ridership was up by double-digi...

RTA is seeking $1.5 billion in annual operating funding. What would that mean...

About RTA — Overview

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the unit of local government created to oversee fi...

Boards and Committees

Meeting Materials

Board of Directors

Citizens Advisory Board

Pension Committee and Board of Trustees

Staff

Meet the leadership team of the agency.

Transparency and oversight

Oversight audits

Ethics & OEIG

FOIA

Doing Business

Sign up for our supplier portal, learn about procurement and contracting, and apply for opportunities to do business with the RTA

Investor relations

Disclaimer, quick reference to financial and other information for potential bond transactions and investors.

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Region

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Region — Overview

Transforming Transit: Our Vision for Chicago's Future
Transit is the Answer
Strategic Planning
Innovation
Collaboration
How the system is working
Regional transit data
Section 5310

Communities

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Communities — Overview

Community planning
Access to transit program
Toolkits and education

Riders

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Riders — Overview

Access Pilot Program
Accessible transit
Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs
How to ride
Paying for your ride
Travel Assistance Digital Library
Transit Education
Transit Benefit Fare Program

Transit Funding

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Transit Funding — Overview

Moving the system
Maintaining and improving the system
2025 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program
Financial Documents

News

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News — Overview

Connections Blog
Press Releases
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About RTA

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About RTA — Overview

Boards and Committees
Staff
Transparency and oversight
Doing Business
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