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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
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
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
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

News

Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Sept. 11, 2026
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

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
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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
The board is holding fares steady, but notes the region again faces uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Dec. 20, 2021