RTA - Regional Transportation Authority - Illinois

07/31/2026

The NITA Act went into effect June 1st and riders are already seeing improvements to transit service across the Chicago region. 🚌

Learn how the NITA Act is delivering a more accessible, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois now: https://www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/press-releases/nita-act-advances-to-next-phase-transit-riders-to-see-public-safety-service-improvements-this-summer

07/29/2026

Getting to Lollapalooza this weekend is easy with Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus! 🎶🚉

In support of the busiest weekend of the year, CTA and Metra will add service and capacity to existing bus and train routes to safely transport the tens of thousands of festival-goers to Grant Park. See schedules, routes, and information on transit passes now by visiting https://metra.com/newsroom/public-transit-is-the-best-choice-for-music-fans-headed-to-lollapalooza.

07/24/2026

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. The RTA recognizes how ADA Paratransit is a lifeline for those with disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit in our region, and continues to advocate for the funding and growth of this service. ♿︎

As we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the ADA and Disability Pride Month, the RTA has gathered up useful information about fares and accessibility features in our regional transit system for riders with disabilities. Read more: https://www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/07/06/riding-transit-with-a-disability-in-the-chicago-region

07/15/2026

Summer in Chicagoland has arrived bringing concerts, street festivals, and trips to the beach, but also some serious heat! ☀️🥵 Luckily, transit can help you stay cool. 🌊 Learn how you can take the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus to various beaches and water parks across the region now:

By going to the Chicago Park District website, you can view all pools and screen them by amenities including, zero depth entry, ADA Ramp, and ADA lift.…

07/14/2026

The NITA Act went into effect June 1st and riders are already seeing improvements to transit service across the Chicago region. 🚌

Learn how the NITA Act is delivering a more coordinated, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois now: https://www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/press-releases/nita-act-advances-to-next-phase-transit-riders-to-see-public-safety-service-improvements-this-summer

07/03/2026

The RTA wishes everyone a safe and restful 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸🎇

07/02/2026

Summer is the best time to be in Chicago. ☀️ From festivals and beaches to neighborhood events and scenic escapes, CTA, Metra, and Pace make it easy to explore without the traffic or parking hassles. Find out how you can use transit to get to the best summer destinations around the region:

Downtown Chicago Iconic summer events at Grant Park/Museum Campus Grant Park, also known as “Chicago’s Front Yard,” is home to Millennium Park, the Museum…

07/01/2026

Among the many changes in the NITA Act are a more direct role for the regional agency in engaging with riders and new investments to improve public safety. To quickly measure the success of the initial investments made this year, RTA staff have been visiting transit stations on the Red, Blue, and Green lines as part of a comprehensive survey developed with the Chicago Transit Authority on customer experience. The surveys will collect information on how satisfied customers are with their station, staff, wait time, feelings of safety, and more. This data and feedback will allow NITA to prioritize investments and future strategies and respond to riders' needs.

06/29/2026

The RTA has selected 21 new projects at a total cost of $10.9 million for its Access to Transit program, making it the largest round of funding in agency history in terms of both the number of projects and dollar amount. 🛤️ The projects which take place across Chicagoland suburbs and municipalities aim to improve connections to transit for people who walk, ride, or roll to transit services.

Read a scope on each of the selected projects in our blog now:

Access to Transit provides funding to municipalities to complete engineering and construction for small-scale capital improvements—like filling sidewalk…

06/26/2026

The 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade is this Sunday, June 28. 🏳️‍🌈 Plan your trip and learn how you can use public transit to get to and around the parade route by reading our blog: https://www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/05/20/how-to-use-transit-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-the-chicago-region-2 🚌