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    Kennedy Expressway construction enters Phase 2

    As the highway project enters its second phase March 11, drivers can either plan for a more congested commute or take advantage of public transit to get where they need to go.

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    Community Planning application open now

    The RTA Community Planning and CMAP Local Planning Call for Projects is open for applications through March 22. Learn about project types and apply today.

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    RTA hosts Safety and Security Summit

    On February 27, the RTA joined with CTA, Metra, Pace, and other municipal and social service partners to host a cross-sector Public Transit Safety and Security Summit for exploring holistic solutions.

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    Visit new Transit is the Answer website

    The RTA has launched a new website to track progress toward safer, more reliable, more accessible public transportation for the Chicago region.

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A government agency created by the State of Illinois to coordinate the Chicago region’s transit system, oversee its financing with transparency and accountability, and plan for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of Northeastern Illinois. Learn more about the work we do...

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The RTA in action

Through the Section 5310 program, the RTA will award nearly $14M in federal funding for projects that enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The services funded through this program provided more than 600,000 trips in 2022.

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Section 5310

In September, the RTA Board of Directors approved a program of projects that will make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to get to jobs, medical appointments, the grocery store, social activities, and more. The Section 5310 Program is a federal formula grant program that provides assistance to public transportation projects that focus on enhancing mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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