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
Climate and equity themes from federal infrastructure law will be reflected in RTA strategic plan
With Illinois slated to receive at least $4 billion in federal funds for public transit over the next five years from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, elec...
September 29, 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 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
RTA funds Phase I engineering for bicycle, pedestrian transit access improvements in four communities
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is announcing $195,000 in funding through its Access to Transit program to help four communities in Northeaste...
August 19, 2020
RTA Access to Transit Program Awarded Funding to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Connections to Transit
The RTA Access to Transit program has received funding from the Federal Transit Administration through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) progr...
November 5, 2019
Making the Transit System Greener in a Smart Way
Back in 2012, the RTA and its partners—the Service Boards (CTA, Metra, Pace), IDOT, CMAP and CDOT—developed a plan that described the environmental benefits ...
October 3, 2019
