Connections Blog

Back in 1837 when Chicago officially incorporated, “Urbs in Horto” (or “City in a Garden”) was the phrase selected for the city’s budding future. Urban desig...

At the RTA Board of Directors’ March meeting, RTA staff provided an update on implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Action Plan that wa...

The RTA Community Planning program, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Technical Assistance program, is now accepting ...

Chicagoland is home to five major sporting franchises and dozens of local teams. Take the CTA, Metra, or Pace and support the athletes representing the Chica...

The 2026 RTA Community Planning and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Technical Assistance Program application opens March 30, 2026. Every year...

In December 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, a historic transit funding and reform package that will bri...

March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women who build up the local economy, cultural capit...

This month, two new projects that will make new development in two communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly...

Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and diversity that are an integral part of our country, but often overlooked or supp...

The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and one of the biggest annual events in the Chicago region. While it’s great fun to admire th...

On December 16, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, a significant transit funding and reform package that w...

2026 will be a major year of transition for Chicago’s regional transit system. Governor Pritzker’s signing of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (Pu...