Federal infrastructure dollars are flowing to the RTA system, with needed capital projects underway
Approximately $250 million in federal capital funding, largely from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has recently been added to the RTA cap...
Jul 28, 2022
Initial work on RTA 10-Year Financial Plan focuses on future regional budget gaps to inform strategic solutions
The RTA is halfway through development of the next Regional Transit Strategic Plan, which will guide the future of transit in Northeastern Illinois. This spr...
Jun 3, 2022
Transit Oriented Development Plan moves Harvey toward a more vibrant, connected future
The recently adopted Harvey Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Plan envisions investment in the city’s transit infrastructure, improved connections for rider...
May 13, 2022
RTA convenes stakeholder working groups to discuss strategic plan goals, strategies, and metrics
As part of ongoing development of the next regional transit strategic plan, the RTA has begun convening working groups made up of a range of transit experts,...
May 5, 2022
How the Chicago region’s transit system is going even greener
Reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels has never been more important, and increasing transit use is one of the strongest tools we have in the...
Apr 20, 2022
How to join the RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace in moving the region’s transit system Forward for All
On April 3, the RTA launched the “Forward for All” campaign to show that transit is essential to the recovery and ongoing vibrancy of the Chicago region. In ...
Apr 12, 2022
Access to Transit program opens call for projects, funds better connections for communities large and small
The call for projects for RTA’s Access to Transit program is open now through May 20, 2022, giving local governments the opportunity to apply for funding for...
Mar 30, 2022
Pace, Uber pilot provides new, mobility option for riders with disabilities in DuPage County
The RTA is committed to supporting innovative solutions to mobility challenges for riders across northeastern Illinois. The agency has funded several pilot p...
Mar 29, 2022
RTA Board approves capital amendment that adds three projects to five-year program to address safety, reliability, and bus electrification
The RTA Board in March approved adding three projects to the region’s five-year capital program that will focus on safety, reliability, and the fight against...
Mar 22, 2022
Metra leader says funding is key to improved operations, climate goals
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
Jan 25, 2022
CTA top planner says equity will be at the core of agency's future
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
Jan 25, 2022
Pace leader says innovation is essential for future of transit
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
Jan 25, 2022
