At their May meeting, the RTA Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP), a federally required document that identifies tr...
June 1, 2026
Plan
Explore 2025 RTA planning projects and successes in interactive annual report
The 2026 RTA Community Planning and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Technical Assistance Program application opens March 30, 2026. Every year...
March 16, 2026
Invest
How the NITA Act empowers the regional agency to prioritize capital projects based on key goals
In December 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, a historic transit funding and reform package that will bri...
February 25, 2026
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 who build up the local economy, cultural capit...
February 25, 2026
Plan
RTA-led zoning code updates kick off in Fox Lake, Joliet
This month, two new projects that will make new development in two communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly...
February 2, 2026
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 or supp...
January 27, 2026
Move
How to use transit to get to the 2026 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...
January 27, 2026
Plan
How the NITA Act can advance a regional transit network across six counties
On December 16, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, a significant transit funding and reform package that w...
January 27, 2026
Plan
What happens next: Key dates and deadlines as RTA transitions to NITA in 2026
2026 will be a major year of transition for Chicago’s regional transit system. Governor Pritzker’s signing of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (Pu...
January 13, 2026
Invest
RTA releases semi-annual project management oversight report highlighting more than 100 capital projects
The RTA has released its latest semiannual Project Management Oversight (PMO) report, detailing the status of major capital projects across the Chicago regio...
January 7, 2026
Move
Access Pilot Program extends through December 31, 2026, providing reduced fares for Metra riders with low incomes
The RTA, Metra, and Cook County are extending the Access Pilot Program, which provides reduced fares on the entire Metra system to riders experiencing low in...
December 17, 2025
Move
RTA launches Fare Programs Online 2.0, streamlining rider applications for Reduced Fare, Ride Free, Access Pilot programs
The RTA has launched Fare Programs Online 2.0, an enhanced version of its customer portal that makes it easier and more accessible for riders to apply for an...
December 16, 2025
Plan
Robbins adopts zoning code amendments to encourage mixed-use development near Metra station
Last month, the Village of Robbins Board of Trustees adopted equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) zoning code amendments developed with the RTA’s as...
November 20, 2025
