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Innovation

The needs of riders are evolving and the RTA is committed to change and innovation through partnerships, pilots, and other projects around the region.

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Mobility Pilots

The 2023-2028 Regional Transit Strategic Plan, Transit is the Answer, acknowledges that the way people move is constantly evolving and COVID-19 exacerbated trends that were becoming evident before the pandemic. To meet the changing needs of riders, transit needs to be flexible and willing to try new things. The RTA is committed to change and innovation through partnerships, pilots, and other projects around the region. See all mobility pilots the RTA is funding, or has funded, on an interactive story map.

Recent blog posts

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CTA, Metra, and Pace outline service adjustments to changing travel patterns

Transit has been and continues to be a lifeline to many riders, but COVID-19 has also changed when, where, how, and w...

Pace, Uber pilot provides new, mobility option for riders with disabilities in DuPage County

The RTA is committed to supporting innovative solutions to mobility challenges for riders across northeastern Illinoi...

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...

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