🔔 The NITA Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, October 15. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Pa...
NITA Chicago
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One regional transit system. NITA sets fares, standards, and schedules across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Formerly the RTA.
Don't forget to RSVP to NITA's first public event taking place this Wednesday at Union Station‼️ We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🤝🚇
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · 3w ago📢 Join NITA, CTA, Metra, and Pace on Oct. 14 for an interactive open house about the future of regional transit. At NITA’s first public event, we want to hear from you — what’s working and what should improve in the years ahead. RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4xMPPSp
Join @nitachicago.bsky.social at Union Station on October 14, 3-6 p.m. for “an interactive public open house and share your ideas for the future of transit across the region.” www.eventbrite.com/e/nita-a-str...
NITA: A Stronger Region Moves Together
Join NITA for an interactive public open house and share your ideas for the future of transit across the region.
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As Chicago's new transit agency overseeing CTA, Metra and Pace finalizes its 2027 budget, the Sun-Times wants to hear how you want the agency to spend its nearly $1.5 billion in extra cash.
What’s your NITA dream project? Experts weigh in as new agency directing CTA, Metra, Pace plans budget
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Over 2,000 riders already weighed in on what transit improvements matter most to them. 🚇 Tell us what moves you: nita.illinois.gov/transit-fund...
Northern Illinois Transit Authority | Budgeting with NITA
NITA controls the operating budgets of the CTA, Metra, and Pace. The first regional budget for the agency will be available later this fall.
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Block Club Chicago@blockclubchi.bsky.social · 5d agoChicago residents are being asked to weigh in on a regional transit budget that will help shape funding priorities for the CTA, Metra and Pace next year. buff.ly/VBy1Np2
This survey is pretty thorough, so pour yourself a beverage and get started! (ICYMI: NITA is the new agency that oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace)
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · last wk.📢 NITA is developing its first regional budget and wants to hear which transit improvements are most important to you! Your feedback will help shape future investments across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Survey now available in English and Spanish: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
If you ride transit in Chicagoland, you should take this survey.
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · last wk.📢 NITA is developing its first regional budget and wants to hear which transit improvements are most important to you! Your feedback will help shape future investments across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Survey now available in English and Spanish: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
📢 NITA is developing its first regional budget and wants to hear which transit improvements are most important to you! Your feedback will help shape future investments across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Survey now available in English and Spanish: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, start creating your plans to make the most of fall. 🎃🍂 NITA has curated a list of indoor and outdoor activities you can reach by CTA, Metra, or Pace this season: https://bit.ly/4djC8Db
Northern Illinois Transit Authority | How to use transit to enjoy fall in the Chicago region
Where: 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 How to get there: CTA Bus #2, #3, #6, #10, #20, #26, #66, #120, #121, #134, #135, #136, #146 #151, or #157 CTA...
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A year ago, our state’s transit system faced a doomsday scenario of service cuts and fare hikes that would have left riders stranded. Now, we’re driving Illinois forward with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority providing better service and making fares more affordable.
Northern Illinois Transit Authority | Access Program
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) is proud to provide reduced fares to low income transit riders. The program, which started in 2024,…
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This week NITA is the proud host of @humantransit.bsky.social’s Intensive Transit Network Design Course in which local Chicago planners, advocates, developers and more have come together to dive deep into transit planning and how to use it to create better cities and towns. 🧑🏫
Beginning today, the NITA Access Pilot Program officially expands to the CTA and Pace, allowing eligible riders experiencing low incomes to apply for reduced transit fares across Metra, CTA, and Pace. 🚇🎉 Riders can apply at GetAccess.org now.
Seeking to reduce delays for CTA riders in downtown Chicago, officials plan to install a new dedicated bus lane on Michigan Avenue.
Chicago to install dedicated bus lane on northbound Michigan Avenue downtown
Seeking to reduce delays for CTA riders in downtown Chicago, officials plan to install a new dedicated bus lane on Michigan Avenue.
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Nearly 1,500 daily buses serve 22,000 weekday passengers along 21 different routes on the 1.5-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue between Wacker Drive and Roosevelt Road. It's one of the busiest bus corridors in the CTA system — which is why it was chosen for a new dedicated bus lane.
Dedicated bus lane planned for a stretch of Michigan Avenue that's one of the city's busiest bus corridors
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We're committed to building a safer and more accessible transportation system. By creating a dedicated bus lane on Michigan Avenue, we are reducing delays, improving service, and ensuring that the thousands of Chicagoans who rely on public transit can get where they need to go.
Help @nitachicago.bsky.social prioritize the improvements that matter most to you! Take the online survey and share your priorities for everyday transit service and long-term investments as NITA develops its first regional budget for CTA, Metra, and Pace.
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · 2w agoMore frequent service. Safer, more accessible stations and stops. 🚇 Tell NITA which improvements would make the biggest difference in your transit experience. Your feedback will help shape regional budget priorities. 🗓️ Take the survey by Oct. 16: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
More frequent service. Safer, more accessible stations and stops. 🚇 Tell NITA which improvements would make the biggest difference in your transit experience. Your feedback will help shape regional budget priorities. 🗓️ Take the survey by Oct. 16: https://bit.ly/4AJCzRe
New interagency digital signage spotted at the Oak Park Metra station! 🔎✨ NITA is leading the way toward a more connected regional transit system, with clearer, real-time information that brings CTA, Metra and Pace together for riders. More improvements coming soon! 👀
B.J. L-R@westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social · 3w agoAnd for the second time this week, I get to notice a digital signage update at my home station: this time, a new real time display showing all 3 service boards 😍
📢 Join NITA, CTA, Metra, and Pace on Oct. 14 for an interactive open house about the future of regional transit. At NITA’s first public event, we want to hear from you — what’s working and what should improve in the years ahead. RSVP now: https://bit.ly/4xMPPSp
Chicago is home to countless accessible cultural and educational amenities including 150 museums across several counties. The best way to get to many of these sites is by riding on CTA, Metra, or Pace! 🚌🏛️ Find out how: https://bit.ly/46HJMDE
Northern Illinois Transit Authority | How to use transit to explore museums and cultural sites in the Chicago region
Where: Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 How to get there: CTA Orange, Red and Green Lines (Roosevelt Stop) and walk for 12 to 15 minutes…
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At its first meeting, the NITA Board of Directors selected Jamie Rhee as interim Executive Director to guide the regional transit agency through its next phase. Jamie Rhee brings more than 30 years of progressive leadership in Chicago government. nita.illinois.gov/blog/2026/09...
Thank you for all your support @govpritzker.illinois.gov! 🚇
Governor JB Pritzker@govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3w agoThe Northern Illinois Transit Authority is a game-changer. An effective transit system that has expanded service and safety measures while bringing more riders than ever on board, thanks to a new region-wide, low-income reduced-fare program.
Today is World Car-Free Day, an annual celebration to inspire you to ditch your cars and get around using more sustainable methods of travel. 🚙🚫 No matter where you're going, CTA, Metra, and Pace can help you get around Chicagoland easily — not just today but every day!
Meet the NITA Board of Directors! 👥 https://bit.ly/4jfqoFd The NITA Board met for the first time on Sept. 10, and elected Tom Kotorac as Board Chair. Subsequently, Metra and Pace's new Boards met the following week, and CTA's new Board will meet on September 22.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💃 There are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the Chicago region — from street festivals to must-visit neighborhoods, and more — via CTA, Metra, or Pace all month long. Read our blog to learn how: https://bit.ly/3T9UEaa
The Access Pilot Program is officially expanding reduced fares to CTA and Pace October 1, 2026, as approved by the NITA Board of Directors last week. The Access Program launched as a pilot for qualifying Metra riders in February 2024. 🚌 @fox32chicago.bsky.social www.fox32chicago.com/news/cta-pac...
CTA, Pace reduced fares coming for SNAP recipients under expanded Access program
NITA is expanding its Access program, which offers reduced transit fares to riders receiving SNAP benefits, to include CTA and Pace.
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🔔 News Release: NITA Board of Directors holds first meeting, names new agency leadership, and expands reduced fare programs. https://nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/press-releases/nita-board-of-directors-holds-first-meeting-names-new-agency-leadership-and-expands-reduced-fare-programs
Northern Illinois Transit Authority | NITA Board of Directors holds first meeting, names new agency leadership, and expands reduced fare programs
Tom Kotarac elected NITA Board Chair; Jamie Rhee named NITA Interim Executive Director; Board launches national search for permanent Executive Director;…
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The Northern Illinois Transit Authority officially launched this month. The new agency is tasked with transforming the CTA, Metra and Pace.
NITA, Chicago’s new transit agency, is meeting for the first time. What will it change?
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❗❗The first meeting of the NITA Board of Directors is now LIVE. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFnw...
NITA Board of Directors Meeting: September 10, 2026
YouTube video by NITA Board Meetings
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Want to help shape the future of transit in Northern Illinois? NITA is hiring for several key roles that will have a direct hand in building a safer, more seamless, more rider-focused regional transit system. A few exciting opportunities open right now:
