Connections Blog

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...