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    Why legislators must reach a funding solution by spring 2025

    Chicago's transit system faces a fiscal cliff starting in 2026, and it is urgent that Illinois legislators secure funding by the end of the spring legislative session in May 2025.

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    How to use transit to enjoy fall in the Chicago region

    Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, make the most of fall by taking the CTA, Metra, or Pace to numerous indoor and outdoor activities across the region this season.

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    How Illinois should learn from past transit funding crises

    Looking back on what occurred during the system’s most recent funding crisis in 2008 can help inform the region’s advocacy for a sustainable solution in advance of the 2026 fiscal cliff.

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    How to use transit to explore the Chicago region’s architecture

    Chicago is one of the world’s great cities for architecture and designed landscapes. Take the CTA, Metra, or Pace and immerse yourself in the region’s rich architecture.

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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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