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Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago

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Chicago, IL 60604-2705
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CTA
The Ventra app.
The pass allows unlimited rides on the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace in a single day.
June 23, 2025
Pace Suburban Bus
Pace CNG bus.
The lack of funding would end all weekend bus service for Pace, eliminate early morning and late evening service for Metra and force CTA to drastically cut back its rail and bus...
March 24, 2025
RTA of Northern Illinois
CTA bus.
Transforming Transit is a $1.5 billion vision aimed at shaping the future of transit funding and governance ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Jan. 16, 2025
CTA
CTA bus.
The agency stresses that the next couple of years are crucial if it is to avoid resorting to an operating fiscal cliff which would cut services and raise fares.
Dec. 23, 2024
RTA of Northern Illinois
CTA Bus
CTA, Metra and Pace all recorded their highest combined ridership levels in May 2024.
July 5, 2024
RTA of Northern Illinois
RTA of Northern Illinois Board of Directors votes in favor of integrated day pass for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace.
The day pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing.
June 24, 2024
CTA
CTA electric bus.
The funding would allow the CTA, Metra and Pace to purchase and deploy state-of-the-art green technology benefiting riders and residents across four counties.
April 12, 2024
RTA of Northern Illinois
RTA of Northern Illinois hosts Public Transit Safety and Security Summit
The Public Transit Safety and Security Summit brought together members of the transit industry in the Chicago area with municipal and social service partners to discuss holistic...
Feb. 29, 2024
RTA of Northern Illinois
RTA of Northern Illinois train.
In partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority of Northern Illinois, Metra and Cook County, Ill., the Access Pilot Program will extend reduced fares on the entire ...
Jan. 17, 2024
The $1.1 billion operating budget includes a major revision to the agency’s fare structure and a new mix of fare products while the $574.9 million capital budget continues a significant...
Nov. 13, 2023

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Chicago Regional Transportation Authority
An architectural rendering of a new Metra Hickory Creek station building, featuring a low-pitched metal roof, brick base, large glass windows, and a blue Metra station sign, with two pedestrians depicted approaching the entrance.
The awarded projects will help improve connections to transit for people who walk, ride or roll to transit services.
July 15, 2026
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A New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus on Decatur Street in French Quarter.
The Chicago RTA’s budget includes $4.32 billion in operating expenses while New Orleans RTA’s budget includes federal funding to continue supporting major transit projects.
Dec. 22, 2025

Articles

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A Metra commuter rail locomotive numbered 422 in the agency's blue, silver and orange livery sits on track in front of a second Metra locomotive, with bare trees and a building behind under a clear blue sky.
The transition will commence throughout the remainder of the year with new staffing appointments and ridership improvements.
June 3, 2026
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA has selected eight station projects that will promote fun activities near transit stations and stops, as well as promote a welcoming, safe environment.
The projects will create a welcoming environment and address real and perceived safety issues at stations serving CTA, Metra and Pace systems.
May 17, 2024
Pace Suburban Bus
Officials cutting the ribbon on the new Pace Plainfield Facility, which will be operational this fall. Left to right: Pace Exec. Dir. Melinda Metzger, fmr. Pace Director Roger Claar, Will County Exec. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski, RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard, IL Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, Northern Builders Sr. VP Matthew Grusecki, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis.
The facility is Pace’s first new fixed-route garage in more than three decades and will allow for the expansion of its Bus on Shoulder Express Service.
July 22, 2022
Cook County
Octavia Saffold, a Metra Electric rider, offered a testimonial of the positive impact the Fair Transit South Cook pilot program has had on her life.
The final two years of the program will see the partners working on an integrated fare payment solution that supports the program’s goals of providing more equitable mobility....
May 5, 2022
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace have launched a joint advocacy campaign in the Chicago region to share the benefits of transit.
The advocacy campaign aims to strengthen regional pride in the transit network and build awareness on the positive impact CTA, Pace and Metra services bring to the area.
April 4, 2022
Metra
Leaders from Cook County, Metra, Pace and RTA at an event launching the Fair Transit South Cook pilot on Jan. 4.
The program aims to bring better service and lower costs to transit users in regions south of Chicago.
Jan. 5, 2021

Additional content from Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago

The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence is an Illinois membership organization advocating to end domestic violence through training, education and policy advocacy. ...
Nov. 7, 2023
RTA
Maulik Vaishnav
Vaishnav will coordinate with the CTA, Metra, Pace, other government entities, civic partners and department staff to support regional and local planning and programs.
Oct. 12, 2023
Metra
Blue Island-Vermont Street Station depot.
The $3.7 million project included a complete interior renovation, renovation of the roof and repairs to meet ADA compliance for accessible routes and new wayfinding and intermodal...
July 24, 2023
RTA of Northern Illinois
Rob Nash
Nash is charged with developing, leading and managing the federal, state and local legislative strategy of the RTA.
June 30, 2023
Pace Suburban Bus
From left to right: Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), Harvey Mayor Christopher J Clark, Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski, RTA of Northern Illinois Board Member Elizabeth Doody Gorman, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Superintendent Jennifer “Sis” Killen, Pace Director Terry R. Wells and Pace Director David Guerin.
Pace Connect is a new transit service designed to provide a first and last mile transit option during late night hours in two designated zones and is geared towards third shift...
June 28, 2023
CTA
CTA has purchased 22 new, all-electric buses, with plans to nearly double the size of its all-electric bus fleet.
The agency has purchased 22 new, all-electric buses as part of efforts to advance its “Charging Forward” Plan, which serves as a blueprint for converting an all-electric fleet...
June 20, 2023
The plan outlines 14 key areas of advocacy and action that were co-created with stakeholders to guide priorities in areas like funding, safety, speed and reliability.
Feb. 17, 2023
Regional Transportation Authority- Chicago
Kevin Bueso
Bueso is charged with overseeing the financial function and responsibilities of the RTA at an unprecedented inflection point for the Northeast Illinois transit system.
Feb. 1, 2023
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A CTA Brown Line train to Kimball travels on elevated tracks in downtown Chicago.
The 2023 budget includes $3.583 billion for operations — an increase of six percent over the adopted 2022 budget.
Dec. 20, 2022
Regional Transportation Authority - Chicago
Transit is the Answer cover image.
The plan vision is safe, reliable, accessible public transportation that connects people to opportunity, advances equity and combats climate change.
Dec. 8, 2022
RTA Chicago
Metra and CTA trains
The new site features a refreshed brand for the agency representative of a forward-looking vision for the region’s transit system.
Nov. 17, 2022
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A CTA Brown Line train to Kimball travels on elevated tracks in downtown Chicago.
The board is holding fares steady, but notes the region again faces uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Dec. 20, 2021