RTA announces largest Access to Transit program, bringing $11 million of bicycle and pedestrian improvements to stations throughout region
The RTA has selected 21 new projects at a total cost of $10.9 million for its Access to Transit program, making it the largest round of funding in agency his...
Jun 24, 2026
Recently completed Community Planning projects to improve mobility in Bronzeville, Sauk Village
This spring, two projects wrapped up that will make communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly, thanks to sup...
Jun 11, 2026
How the NITA trailer bill and 2027 state budget will impact Chicagoland transit
On May 31, 2026, the eve of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act (Public Act 104-457) taking effect, the Illinois General Assembly passed trail...
Jun 11, 2026
RTA adopts Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) to improve transportation access for all
At their May meeting, the RTA Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP), a federally required document that identifies tr...
Jun 1, 2026
New Community Planning projects support better dial-a-ride coordination in DuPage County, transit-friendly development in Avondale, Oak Forest, Harvard
This spring, four new projects kicked off that will make communities throughout the Chicago region more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly, thanks t...
May 20, 2026
Riders, stakeholders provide feedback on proposed 2026 Operating Budget Amendment during Transit is the Answer Coalition meeting
More than 100 riders, advocates, and other stakeholders met virtually with the RTA on April 29 for the ninth Transit is the Answer Coalition meeting and disc...
Apr 30, 2026
RTA celebrates Citizens Advisory Board in advance of transition to Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The RTA hosted its final Citizens Advisory Board (RTACAB) meeting on Monday, April 27, thanking the group for its contributions before shifting focus to the ...
Apr 27, 2026
RTA requests input on proposed amendment to the 2026 Operating Budget
Amendment will fund priorities consistent with the NITA Act on public safety, seamless service, affordable fares, and a better rider experience Late last yea...
Apr 17, 2026
RTA Board approves ADA Action Plan 2 allowing riders to apply for higher monthly Taxi and Rideshare Access Program ride cap
At the RTA Board of Directors’ March meeting, RTA staff provided an update on implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Action Plan that wa...
Apr 1, 2026
RTA Community Planning program Call for Projects open now, includes new People Over Parking implementation category
The RTA Community Planning program, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) Technical Assistance program, is now accepting ...
Apr 1, 2026
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...
Mar 16, 2026
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...
Feb 2, 2026
