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Latest Article in: Plan Why Illinois legislators must reach a transit funding solution by spring 2025—and what happens if they don’t

Chicago’s regional transit system is facing a projected operating shortfall of more than $730 million annually—or nearly 20% of the regional operating budget...

October 9, 2024
RS63256 63rd Warehouse 2024 07 22 008 Invest With equity at the forefront, CTA, Metra, and Pace open new facilities, prioritize upgrades in south and west communities

This year, CTA and Pace have opened or advanced various new facilities in south and west communities throughout the region, and Metra has prioritized upgrade...

October 9, 2024
22 RTA 0282 Plan CTA presents on Red Line Extension, Pace discusses network revitalization plan during presentations to RTA Board

CTA President Dorval Carter and Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger presented midyear updates to the RTA Board of Directors during their meeting on Septe...

October 3, 2024
2409 RTASTATIONACT 44 Plan Transit Station Activations in Rogers Park, Woodlawn bring live music, pop-up plant-based festival for riders to enjoy

In May, the RTA announced more than $120,000 in funding for eight Transit Station Activation projects near CTA, Metra, and Pace stations and stops. The proje...

October 3, 2024
22 RTA 1146 Plan Illinois should learn from past transit funding crises and achieve sustainable funding

Public transit operations in the Chicago region have been chronically underfunded—particularly at the state level. Today, state funding makes up only 17% of ...

October 1, 2024
22 RTA 0252 Plan RTA Citizens Advisory Board: Get to know Douglas Fowler

Following through on a key recommendation from regional transit strategic plan Transit is the Answer, the RTA launched a newly expanded, rider-focused Citize...

September 30, 2024
22 RTA 1157 Move 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—and the birthplace of the word “skyscraper.” The region is home to an unm...

September 24, 2024
Kimball Station Signage Plan Kimball Station Area Curb and Mobility Study recommends infrastructure improvements around Albany Park L stop

In July, the Kimball Station Area Curb and Mobility Study was completed as part of the RTA’s Community Planning program. The study addresses the CTA Brown Li...

September 18, 2024
221107 RTA 1605 1 Plan RTA Citizens Advisory Board: Get to know Xavier Potts

Following through on a key recommendation from regional transit strategic plan Transit is the Answer, the RTA launched a newly expanded, rider-focused Citize...

September 16, 2024
22 RTA 0666 Move How to use transit to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month in the Chicago region

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...

September 11, 2024
22 RTA 1430 1 Plan How peer states are addressing their transit systems’ fiscal cliffs

Public transit plays an essential role in the lives of millions of riders across the Chicago region and has the potential to reach even more people, but the ...

September 11, 2024
Rtams Plan Survey open now: Help guide improvements to RTAMS, RTA’s mapping and statistics website

The RTA is seeking feedback from users of RTAMS, the agency’s mapping and statistics website, to better understand who uses it and how it can be improved in ...

September 9, 2024
Microsoft Teams image 27 Plan RTA announces eight new Community Planning program projects

Eight new projects have been chosen for the RTA’s 2024 Community Planning program. Project locations include Chicago, Hazel Crest, Lockport, Maywood, Morton ...

August 29, 2024
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