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The Regional Transportation Authority is the unit of local government charged with regional financial & budgetary oversight for CTA, Metra, and Pace.
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.
The first Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/96FeMNL...
July 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition
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🔔 The July 2026 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7N4...
RTA July 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
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Summer in Chicagoland has arrived bringing concerts, street festivals, and trips to the beach, but also some serious heat! ☀️🥵 Luckily, you can take the CTA, Metra, and Pace to stay cool at various beaches and water parks across the region. Learn how: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/07...
Regional Transportation Authority | Beat the heat: Ride transit to Chicago area water parks and beaches
By going to the Chicago Park District website, you can view all pools and screen them by amenities including, zero depth entry, ADA Ramp, and ADA lift.…
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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 coordinated, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois now: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
When cities invest in public transportation for mega events like the FIFA World Cup, they’re really investing in decades of economic growth, improved mobility, and stronger public safety. (1/2)
The RTA wishes everyone a safe and restful 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸🎇
Summer is the best time to be in Chicago. ☀️ From festivals and beaches to neighborhood events and scenic escapes, CTA, Metra, and Pace make it easy to explore without the traffic or parking hassles. Find out how: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/06...
Regional Transportation Authority | How to take transit to summer fun in the Chicago region
Downtown Chicago Iconic summer events at Grant Park/Museum Campus Grant Park, also known as “Chicago’s Front Yard,” is home to Millennium Park, the Museum…
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The RTA has selected 21 new projects at a total cost of $10.9 million for its Access to Transit program, making it the largest round of funding in agency history in terms of both the number of projects and dollar amount. 🛤️ www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/06...
Regional Transportation Authority | RTA announces largest Access to Transit program, bringing $11 million of bicycle and pedestrian improvements to…
Access to Transit provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction for small-scale capital improvements—like filling sidewalk…
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The 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade is this Sunday, June 28. 🏳️🌈 Plan your trip and learn how you can use public transit to get to and around the parade route by reading our blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/05... 🚌
This #Juneteenth, the RTA recognizes the vital role Black leaders, workers, advocates, and riders have played in shaping our region and transit system. Today and every day, we honor this legacy and reaffirm our commitment to equity, accessibility, and opportunity for all. 🚇
POV: You're driving the newly extended (and named) #10 Obama Presidential Center/ Museum of Science& Industry Express bus route. 🚍 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! youtu.be/RFleWEzMFVE?...
CTA #10 Bus Full Route: Magnificent Mile to Obama Presidential Center (Time-lapse Ride Along)
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On May 31, the ILGA passed a trailer bill to streamline the transition to NITA. Minor changes in the trailer legislation and FY2027 regional transit budget will help maintain transit service across the region, allowing NITA to deliver on promised benefits. 📜 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/06...
Regional Transportation Authority | How the NITA trailer bill and 2027 state budget will impact Chicagoland transit
On May 31, 2026, the eve of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act ( Public Act 104-457 ) taking effect, the Illinois General Assembly passed…
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The RTA is thrilled to welcome its 2026 summer internship cohort. ☀️✨ Interns will help support operations in a variety of departments including Communications, Capital Planning, IT, and Regional Planning. Meet our interns by reading our new blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/06...
The RTA and Service Boards are encouraging all riders to take transit to the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party next week on Thursday, June 18. 🚉🏛️ Learn exactly how to get there and plan your ride now: www.rtachicago.org/OPC.
In May, the RTA Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) to identify goals and strategies that address transportation needs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people with low incomes. 🚌🏘️ www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/06...
Regional Transportation Authority | RTA adopts Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) to improve transportation access for all
Goal 1: Ensure countywide coverage The first goal is to ensure countywide service coverage by focusing on closing geographic gaps in service at the county…
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This #PrideMonth and every month, the RTA acknowledges, celebrates, and supports Chicago's diverse genders and sexualities. 🏳️🌈 Celebrate around the region by taking transit to the many events, parades, and Queer-owned businesses this June. ❤️🚊🌈 Learn how: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/05...
Today, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act advances to the next phase, beginning a transition period that will transform public transit across the Chicago region. 🚇✨ www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
The June 2026 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/3TAQDdl...
RTA June 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
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🔔 The RTA Board of Directors will meet for a special board meeting this Monday, June 1. Watch live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TAQDdlKGB4
This spring, 4 new projects in DuPage County, Avondale, Oak Forest, and Harvard kicked that will make communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly, thanks to support from the RTA Community Planning program. 🚉🛤️ www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/05...
Regional Transportation Authority | New Community Planning projects support better dial-a-ride coordination in DuPage County, transit-friendly development…
DuPage County Demand Response Transportation Study The RTA is partnering with the DuPage County Division of Transportation to complete a Demand Response…
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The RTA wishes everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Today we are grateful for all who have served and continue to serve.
