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22 RTA 0702 Convert to JPG Explore 2024 RTA Local Planning projects and successes in interactive implementation report

Every year, the RTA’s Local Planning department assists local governments throughout northeastern Illinois on projects that strengthen the region’s transit s...

April 8, 2025
22 RTA 1483 Convert to PNG Development Dialogues in Round Lake, Waukegan discuss building attraction and connections to Metra stations

In the late fall of 2024, RTA’s Community Planning program in partnership with the Urban Land Institute supported two Development Dialogues held in Round Lak...

April 2, 2025
221107 RTA 1617 RTA releases Transit-Friendly Communities Guide, hosts webinar on making transit accessible to more people throughout region

Last month, the RTA published its Transit-Friendly Communities Guide, a roadmap to creating equitable neighborhoods across the Chicago region that are safe a...

February 25, 2025
22 RTA 1518 2 Far South Halsted Corridor Study prepares for future Pace Pulse service

An RTA Community Planning project kicked off in late 2023 as a crucial step in bringing Pace Pulse service to Chicago’s south suburbs. The Far South Halsted ...

February 19, 2025
Mandala 2024 recap: RTA brings 8 Transit Station Activations throughout region as part of pilot program

Chicago's transit system is facing a fiscal cliff in 2026 that will mean drastic service cuts across CTA, Metra, and Pace. The RTA is advocating for addition...

January 9, 2025
La grange Village of La Grange adopts comprehensive plan calling for more density near transit

In November, the Village of La Grange voted to adopt La Grange Forward, a comprehensive plan developed as part of the RTA’s Community Planning program. The d...

January 7, 2025
Chicago Film Archives Movies 12 11 24 7308548 Transit Station Activation on West Side brings historic home movies from the neighborhood to life

In May, the RTA announced more than $120,000 in funding for eight Transit Station Activation pilot projects near CTA, Metra, and Pace stations and stops. The...

December 19, 2024
2409 RTASTATIONACT 44 Transit Station Activations in Rogers Park, Woodlawn bring live music, pop-up plant-based festival for riders to enjoy

In May, the RTA announced more than $120,000 in funding for eight Transit Station Activation projects near CTA, Metra, and Pace stations and stops. The proje...

October 3, 2024
Kimball Station Signage Kimball Station Area Curb and Mobility Study recommends infrastructure improvements around Albany Park L stop

In July, the Kimball Station Area Curb and Mobility Study was completed as part of the RTA’s Community Planning program. The study addresses the CTA Brown Li...

September 18, 2024
Microsoft Teams image 27 RTA announces eight new Community Planning program projects

Eight new projects have been chosen for the RTA’s 2024 Community Planning program. Project locations include Chicago, Hazel Crest, Lockport, Maywood, Morton ...

August 29, 2024
2408 RTAACTIVATION 183 Transit Station Activations in Rogers Park, Joliet bring live music, games, and more

In May, the RTA announced more than $120,000 in funding for eight Transit Station Activation projects near CTA, Metra, and Pace stations and stops. The proje...

August 27, 2024
2407rtayoga 38 Transit station activation in Uptown brings positive presence to Broadway bus route with weekly outdoor yoga class

On Friday mornings now through the end of the year, CTA #36 and #81 bus riders and Red Line passengers through the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago may catch a...

July 25, 2024
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