How to use transit to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month
November is Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate native and Indigenous people and their history and culture. The ...
October 31, 2022
Chicagoland agencies ramp up hiring efforts amid nationwide transit workforce shortage
Like many other industries, transit nationwide has been impacted by a tight job market. According to a new report from the American Public Transportation Ass...
October 18, 2022
How to use transit to enjoy fall in the Chicago region
Instead of mourning another Chicagoland summer come and gone, start creating your plans to make the most of fall. The RTA has curated a list of indoor and ou...
October 7, 2022
How to use transit to explore the Chicago region’s architecture
Chicago is one of the world’s great cities for architecture and designed landscapes—and the birthplace of the word “skyscraper.” The region is home to an unm...
September 28, 2022
How to use transit to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month in the Chicago region
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15-October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. T...
September 15, 2022
RTA selects projects for Access to Transit program, bringing bike and pedestrian improvements throughout the region
The RTA has selected ten projects for its Access to the Transit program, which provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction fo...
August 18, 2022
Robbins Park groundbreaking signals start of flood mitigation, development opportunities for the community
The Village of Robbins, with support from partners around the region, is beginning a project that will revitalize the economy, mitigate major flooding issues...
August 12, 2022
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...
August 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
Transportation Tuesday Recap: Making the Connection – How the RTA’s Interagency Signage Program Helps Solve a Complex Regional Problem
["Clear, understandable signage is a crucial part of the transit experience for riders. The RTA Interagency Signage Program provides design standards and coo...
June 17, 2022
Regional Connect Pass, Metra ‘Super Saver’ monthly pass could save riders $200 a month with greater flexibility
On June 8, the CTA, Metra, and Pace introduced the Regional Connect Pass, a new fare product that, when coupled with Metra’s new “Super Saver” $100 monthly p...
June 15, 2022
Transportation Tuesday webinar explores centering the transit-dependent in TOD
Transit-oriented development (TOD) has successfully brought a mixture of residential, commercial, office, and public uses to transit station areas. How has t...
June 10, 2022
