ADA paratransit certified riders can now ride free on fixed-route CTA, Metra, and Pace service
Effective October 1, 2025, fixed-route CTA, Pace, and Metra will be free for ADA paratransit certified riders. This applies to CTA and Pace buses, the CTA ‘L...
October 9, 2025
ADA Paratransit budget shortfall explained
At the RTA’s May Board of Directors meeting, staff shared details on an ADA Paratransit budget shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year that will require immediate...
August 21, 2025
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...
February 20, 2025
Why fully funding paratransit service and reduced fare programs is key to closing the transit budget gap
With transit facing a fiscal cliff in 2026, fully funding critical programs like ADA paratransit service and free and reduced fare programs is one key to clo...
February 18, 2025
RTA debuts new ADA Paratransit, Ride Free, and Reduced Fare materials to improve user experience
On May 1, the RTA launched a collection of newly designed brochures, flyers, applications, and fare cards for the ADA Paratransit, Ride Free, and Reduced Far...
May 2, 2024
RTA makes enhancements to ADA Paratransit Certification and fare programs
The RTA’s Mobility Services department has made a variety of recent enhancements to two programs that improve access to transportation for older adults and p...
August 22, 2023
