How to use transit to enjoy spring in the Chicago region
Back in 1837 when Chicago officially incorporated, “Urbs in Horto” (or “City in a Garden”) was the phrase selected for the city’s budding future. Urban desig...
April 2, 2025
How to use transit to enjoy sports in the Chicago area
Chicagoland is home to five major sporting franchises and dozens of local teams. Take the CTA, Metra, or Pace and support the athletes representing the Chica...
March 25, 2025
How to use transit during the Kennedy Expressway construction
A major, multiyear construction project on the Kennedy Expressway stretching 7.5 miles from the junction with the Edens to Ohio Street threatens to leave dri...
March 14, 2025
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 26, 2025
New stations on CTA Green Line, Metra UP-N line increase transit access for residents, riders
In 2024, CTA and Metra opened two new stations: the Damen station in Chicago’s Near West Side neighborhood along CTA’s Green Line and the Peterson/Ridge stat...
January 28, 2025
Riders and regional officials call for sustainable funding, improved service at RTA’s Suburban Transit Summit
To gather feedback and build support for improving transit service with new, expanded funding, the RTA hosted a half-day Suburban Transit Summit in Arlington...
November 11, 2024
RTA to host Suburban Transit Summit to gather feedback and build support for improving service with new funding
To gather feedback and build support for improving transit service with new, expanded funding, the RTA is hosting a half-day Suburban Transit Summit in Arlin...
October 21, 2024
With equity at the forefront, CTA, Metra, and Pace open new facilities, prioritize upgrades in south and west communities
This year, CTA and Pace have opened or advanced various new facilities in south and west communities throughout the region, and Metra has prioritized upgrade...
October 9, 2024
CTA presents on Red Line Extension, Pace discusses network revitalization plan during presentations to RTA Board
CTA President Dorval Carter and Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger presented midyear updates to the RTA Board of Directors during their meeting on Septe...
October 3, 2024
In memoriam: Cartographer Dennis McClendon, ‘Mr. Downtown,’ left his mark on Chicago transit
The RTA is marking the passing of cartographer and Chicago historian Dennis McClendon, who provided cartographic work to the RTA for more than a decade. McCl...
August 14, 2024
Good news: Regional transit ridership reaches new high as CTA, Metra, and Pace increase service, offer new fare products
Ridership across Chicago’s transit system has continued to increase, with May 2024 seeing the highest ridership levels since 2019 for CTA, Metra, and Pace. T...
June 28, 2024
Read recaps and watch recordings of the RTA's four-part Transportation Tuesday webinar series
The RTA brought back Transportation Tuesday, its popular four-part webinar series each Tuesday May 28–June 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The free, virtual sessio...
June 25, 2024
