What RTA can learn from peers transitioning to a zero-emission transit system
Transit is the Answer commits the RTA to accelerating the transition to a zero-emission regional transit system and prioritizing communities burdened by poor...
April 22, 2025
Transit is the answer to meeting Illinois’ climate goals
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, the RTA is announcing Transforming Transit —the agency’s commitment to lead the Chicago region’s transit system into the futu...
April 18, 2024
Accelerating the transition to a zero-emission regional transit system
This post is one in a series exploring the Agenda for Action and Advocacy in Transit is the Answer, the RTA’s new regional transit strategic plan. Together w...
April 20, 2023
RTA to measure capital projects on equity, climate impacts, and more
The Chicago Region is home to one of the largest transit systems in the nation with approximately 1,500 miles of track, 7,500 vehicles, 400 stations, and 70 ...
February 2, 2023
Transit is the Answer to climate change
After more than a year of engagement, the RTA has released a draft regional transit strategic plan, Transit is the Answer, which the RTA Board of Directors w...
December 15, 2022
Improved public transit is key to reducing transportation emissions
A new greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory shows reducing transportation emissions and meeting our regional climate goals requires getting more people riding publi...
November 2, 2022
Federal infrastructure dollars are flowing to the RTA system, with needed capital projects underway
Approximately $250 million in federal capital funding, largely from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), has recently been added to the RTA cap...
July 28, 2022
How the Chicago region’s transit system is going even greener
Reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels has never been more important, and increasing transit use is one of the strongest tools we have in the...
April 20, 2022
How to join the RTA, CTA, Metra, and Pace in moving the region’s transit system Forward for All
On April 3, the RTA launched the “Forward for All” campaign to show that transit is essential to the recovery and ongoing vibrancy of the Chicago region. In ...
April 12, 2022
Pace leader says innovation is essential for future of transit
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
January 25, 2022
Metra leader says funding is key to improved operations, climate goals
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing our...
January 25, 2022
Guest blogger Edith Makra says public transit is vital for climate change adaptation
The RTA is currently developing the 2023 Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when the challenges and opportunities facing ou...
October 7, 2021
