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22 RTA 0327 How to take transit to summer fun in the Chicago region

Whether you’re visiting the Chicago area for the first time or looking for adventures in your own backyard, Chicagoland’s transit system is a great way to ex...

Jul 1, 2025
Lucas izzie luka RTA Welcomes Summer 2025 Interns

Image: New interns Lucas Sreniawski, Izzie Bjonness-Jacobsen, and Luka Bettich (from left to right) This June, the RTA is proud to introduce its five new and...

Jun 12, 2025
20210604 173925 How to use transit to celebrate Pride Month in the Chicago region

June is Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals in the United States. The ...

May 28, 2025
22 RTA 0136 RTA releases Travel Information Action Plan to improve rider experience

This week, the RTA published its 2025 Travel Information Action Plan, a three-year roadmap for improving how transit information is communicated across the ...

May 22, 2025
22 RTA 0922 How to ride transit with bikes

Bicycles and transit go hand-in-hand. Whether taking the first or last leg of a transit trip on two wheels to save time, hopping on transit when your bike su...

May 12, 2025
22 RTA 0679 How to use transit to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. This month p...

Apr 29, 2025
Kids How to ride transit in Chicago with kids

No matter where you’re going—whether a regular school commute, a downtown museum day, or anything in-between—transit is a great option for the whole family i...

Apr 29, 2025
22 RTA1135 How to use transit to enjoy spring in the Chicago region

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...

Apr 2, 2025
22 RTASAMPLES 068 How to use transit to enjoy sports in the Chicago area

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...

Mar 25, 2025
22 RTA 1511 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...

Mar 14, 2025
22 RTA 1186 Convert to PNG 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 who build up the local economy, cultural capit...

Feb 26, 2025
22 RTA1128 One year in, Access Pilot Program makes transit more affordable, encourages ridership growth

This month the RTA, Metra, and Cook County are celebrating one year of success for the Access Pilot Program, which provides reduced fares on the entire Metra...

Feb 20, 2025
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