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Latest Article in: Move How to use transit during the Kennedy Expressway construction

A major, multiyear construction project on the Kennedy Expressway stretching 7.5 miles from the junction with the Edens to Ohio Street threatens to leave dri...

March 23, 2023
22 RTASAMPLES 007 2 Plan Guest blogger Jim Derwinski, Metra CEO, shares new vision for regional rail

This guest blog was written by Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. Metra has a new roadmap for the next five years, one that will take the agency in ...

March 21, 2023
221107 RTA 1608 Plan Bus rapid transit could be transformative for Chicago area transit

Every day hundreds of thousands of residents rely on CTA and Pace buses to get them where they need to go. They connect the spokes in Chicago’s hub-and-spoke...

March 21, 2023
22 RTA 0451 Invest Project Management Oversight report highlights more than $7 billion in ongoing transit investments

Twice a year the RTA publishes a Project Management Oversight (PMO) report that details major transit investments by CTA, Metra, and Pace and fulfills our ov...

March 8, 2023
TOD Plan RTA planning programs bring transit-oriented development progress to Chicago suburbs

The RTA’s Local Planning team provides support and funding opportunities to municipalities and transportation agencies across the region to improve transit a...

March 8, 2023
221107 RTA 1554 Move New fare products for CTA, Metra, and Pace make transferring between agencies easy and affordable

The CTA, Metra, and Pace are committed to working together to create a seamless, affordable rider experience. Beginning February 20, all newly purchased 1-Da...

March 3, 2023
Jane addams hull house museum 1000x545 Move How to use public transit to celebrate Women’s History Month in the Chicago region

March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women to society, and in our instance, the women who...

March 3, 2023
221107 RTA 1567 Move How to use transit to get to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show 

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...

February 9, 2023
22 RTA 1532 Invest Understanding capital vs. operating funding and why it matters

Funding the second largest transit system in the country is a large and complicated task. It’s true, Chicagoland’s transit system is facing a $730 million an...

February 2, 2023
221107 RTA 1614 Invest RTA to measure capital projects on equity, climate impacts, and more

The Chicago Region is home to one of the largest transit systems in the nation with approximately 1,500 miles of track, 7,500 vehicles, 400 stations, and 70 ...

February 2, 2023
22 RTA 1526 Move How to use transit to celebrate Black History Month in the Chicago region

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

January 26, 2023
22 RTA 0236 Plan A South Side mobility hub, TOD plans and more: Weigh in on selected Community Planning projects

Six new projects have been chosen for the RTA’s 2023 Community Planning program. The projects are available for public comment through February 3 by emailing...

January 18, 2023
22 RTA 0400 Invest Chicago area transit agencies win federal grants to continue to improve, expand system

In 2023, Chicago area transit agencies will use millions in newly available federal transit funding to make the system more reliable, sustainable, and access...

January 13, 2023
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