NITA wishes everyone a Happy Labor Day! We are thankful to those who keep our system moving every day. 🚉
NITA Chicago
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One regional transit system. NITA sets fares, standards, and schedules across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Formerly the RTA.
NITA is hiring newly formed roles across various agency departments. 💼 People who join NITA now will help build the systems, policies, and partnerships that shape regional transit for years to come. Visit nita.illinois.gov/careers to see open positions and apply.
🗞️ ICYMI: NITA officially begins operations as the nation’s 2nd largest transit authority. "NITA is driving Illinois forward with a transformative vision that will deliver a reliable, safe and unified transportation system for the entire region." – @govpritzker.illinois.gov https://bit.ly/4y9XVVz
After more than 20 years at the agency, including 12 as Executive Director, Leanne Redden is retiring as RTA transitions to NITA. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr... During her time leading the RTA, Leanne secured historic transit funding and helped lay the groundwork for the NITA Act.
Congrats to the Chicago region for today's launch of NITA, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, which will coordinate operations by CTA, Metra, and Pace... and hopefully result in better service for riders nita.illinois.gov
@nitachicago.bsky.social is officially live, what a day! If you wanna learn more about what NITA is and what it could do, watch this video I made back in June: youtu.be/eH-ZsEoGu_g?...
The Most Dramatic Transit Reform in America
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Maulik Vaishnav is the Chief Transition Officer @nitachicago.bsky.social. This is his assessment of the impacts and importance of the NITA Act reforms (accessible for free via sign-up). www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...
One Region, One Network: The Next Era of Chicago Transit
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is tasked with transforming the rider experience throughout the Chicago region by coordinating fares, planning service, making capital ...
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A new era begins for our regional transit system as @nitachicago.bsky.social officially begins operations. We look forward to partnering with this new agency empowered to better fund and coordinate the services offered by CTA, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus. Learn more: nita.illinois.gov
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · 6d agoA new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...
NITA has a website: nita.illinois.gov. The first meeting of the NITA Board is on September 10.
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Committed to achieving a vision of safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity, and combats…
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NITA Chief Transition Officer Maulik Vaishnav in Mass Transit Magazine: "One Region, One Network: The Next Era of Chicago Transit."
One Region, One Network: The Next Era of Chicago Transit
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is tasked with transforming the rider experience throughout the Chicago region by coordinating fares, planning service, making capital ...
masstransitmag.com
“NITA is a bold, once-in-a-generation opportunity to build the transit system northern Illinois deserves,” said Amy Rynell, Active Transportation Alliance Executive Director. “By uniting our region’s transit agencies around better service, easier connections and a shared commitment to riders,
NITA Chicago@nitachicago.bsky.social · 6d agoA new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...
A new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...
🔔 The RTA Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. Register through Zoom to watch live: rtachicago.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition August 26, 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition August 26, 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Get a free ride to your first day of school this Monday by taking the CTA, Metra, or Pace! 🚌 For the remainder of the school year student fares on CTA and Pace will now be 75¢ per ride and Metra will continue to offer its reduced fares to K-12 students. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
The final RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYuH...
RTA August 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
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🔔 The final RTA Board of Directors meeting will take place this Thursday, August 20. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/YYuHWGw...
Starting this school year, getting around Chicago will cost less for K–12 students. CTA and Pace student fares will be standardized at 75¢ per ride, any time of day, year-round, while Metra will continue offering reduced student fares at all times. 🚌🎒 Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
The RTA August 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oumo...
August 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition
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A new study analyzed more than 140,000 scheduled transfers between CTA, Metra, and Pace to establish a baseline for improving interagency connections. The findings will help NITA's goal of creating a more coordinated, reliable, and rider-focused transit network. 🚇 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/08...
Regional Transportation Authority | Study lays groundwork for more coordinated regional transit service under NITA
A new regional transit service coordination study will help bridge between current service planning practices and the first Northern Illinois Transit…
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The NITA Act went into effect June 1st and riders are already seeing improvements to transit service across the Chicago region. 🚌 Learn how the NITA Act is delivering a more accessible, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
Getting to Lollapalooza this weekend is easy with the CTA, Metra, and Pace! 🎶🚉 See schedules, routes, and information on transit passes now by visiting https://metra.com/newsroom/public-transit-is-the-best-choice-for-music-fans-headed-to-lollapalooza.
📢 Due to damage from yesterday's strong storms, the RTA Mobility Services Helpline at (312) 663-4357 is currently down today, 7/28/26. We are working hard to restore the system. It is unclear at this time when the system will be back online. We apologize for the inconvinence.
36 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. ♿️ To celebrate the anniversary of this vital legislation, the RTA has gathered useful information about fares and accessibility features in our transit system for riders with disabilities: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/07...
This Disability Pride Month, CTA Acting President Leerhsen shares the "why" behind the expansion of our ABLE pilot. Keeping bus lanes clear improves service for all transit riders, but its most critical impact is protecting the safety and independence of our mobility and visually impaired community.
The Department of Planning & Development & Regional Transportation Authority are partnering to create an equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) plan around the Belmont Blue Line station in the 35th Ward! 🚆🚌🚴🏘️ Attend our first open house tonight, 6PM at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale.
