This Saturday is Chicago's famous annual river dyeing and parade for St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Stay safe and avoid traffic by taking public transit to all your festivities. See service information from the CTA and Metra👇: ▪️ www.transitchicago.com/cta-will-get... ▪️ www.metra.com/newsroom/cel...

💼☀️ The RTA is now hiring paid interns for Summer 2026! This summer will be a historic and exciting time for transit in Chicago. View open positions and apply now by visiting css-rtachicago-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/Candidat....

March marks Women’s History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women who build up our region's economy and cultural capital. 👩 Find out how you can use public transit to support women-owned businesses this month: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/02...

More uniformed police officers are now on CTA platforms and trains. Complementing our series of targeted security and police missions to tackle riders concerns on the system, we’ve partnered with the Chicago Police Department (CPD) for our new Transit Rider Interaction Program (TRIP) missions!

The NITA Act strengthens the region’s ability to prioritize major transit investments based on clear, shared goals. 🚇🚧 The regional agency will evaluate and prioritize capital projects through a more transparent process, focusing on what delivers the greatest benefits for riders and communities.

This week, @crainschicago.bsky.social did a deep dive on our regional transit system as we begin to prepare for a major governance overhaul that will strengthen coordination and accountability across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. 📰 www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...

The @chicagodpd.bsky.social with the RTA Community Planning Program is hosting a family-friendly public open house and resource fair this Saturday, February 28! See progress on the plan, and provide feedback and recommendations for Archer Ave's future. 🏙️ Visit Chicago.gov/Archer to learn more.

Transit reform marks a pivotal moment for northeastern IL, but legislation alone won’t guarantee success. "Our focus now is on a transparent and deliberate transition. Moving away from a mindset of survival and toward one of growth." – RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard in new @crainschicago.bsky.social

We are beginning to see how new service standards under the NITA Act will improve transit for our riders, by ensuring that our region’s operators are held accountable for delivering frequent and reliable service. 👏 www.pacebus.com/news/2026-se...

The February 2026 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE here: www.youtube.com/live/YQcEEj4...

The RTA wishes everyone a bright and abundant Lunar New Year! 🐴🌟

This month, new projects in Fox Lake and Joliet that will make their downtown areas more equitable, accessible, and transit-friendly will kick off, thanks to support from the RTA Community Planning program. 🌇 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/02...

The annual Chicago Auto Show is back starting this weekend, February 7! 🚙 Stay out of event traffic by taking advantage of various public transportation options – find out how by reading our blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

In honor of Rosa Parks, #TransitEquityDay reminds us that all people deserve to have access to safe and affordable public transit. 🚌 The RTA is committed to building a world-class transit system that provides safe, reliable, access to public transportation for all in Chicago.

Ridership across the Chicago region’s transit system continued to increase throughout 2025, finishing the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. 🚇✨ www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and diversity that are an integral part of our country, but often overlooked or suppressed. Find out how you can celebrate BHM on a local level using transit: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

The RTA is pleased to welcome Anthony Aguilar as a Staff Accountant! "Having grown up using Chicago’s public transportation system, I’m excited to better understand the story it tells through accounting and am eager to serve as a resource within the organization."

The NITA Act creates a path toward a more rider-focused transit system across Chicagoland. By strengthening regional coordination, planning, and accountability, the legislation sets a framework for a seamless regional network. 🚉 Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

Yesterday, RTA Director of Government Affairs, Rob Nash joined "Say More" @wbez.org to answer riders' questions all about NITA – sharing the legislation's plans for safety, fare integration, service standards, and more. 🎧 Listen now: www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...

🎧 Tune in to Say More with Mary Dixon & Patrick Smith @wbez.org this Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. to hear RTA Director of Government Affairs, Rob Nash talk about the NITA Act and what Chicagoland transit riders can expect over the next few months. www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...

🚇 2026 marks a new era for Chicagoland's regional transit system with over $1.2 billion in new annual funding and governance reform that replaces the RTA with NITA. Learn what this means and key dates that will guide this transition in our blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

Finding your way around the regional transit system just got simpler! 🚉 We’ve added new drop-down functionality on our website, making it easier to find routes, services, and connections across the region. Check it out now at www.rtachicago.org/riders/how-t....

Today the RTA honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy. His vision for a more equitable society reshaped our nation and continues to remind us that justice for all requires courage, action, and collective responsibility.

The January 2026 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGPP...

The RTA honors the life and legacy of Claudette Colvin. Her bravery helped to end segregated buses and reshaped public transit in America, and continues to inspire progress and equity in transit today.

2026 will mark a major transition for Chicago’s regional transit system. 🚇 With the passage of the NITA Act, $1.2B in new regional funding will avert the transit fiscal cliff and support improvements to reliability, frequency, and safety for riders.

🔔 The RTA Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, January 15. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGPP...

The RTA has released its latest semiannual Project Management Oversight (PMO) report, detailing the status of major capital projects across the region. These investments are modernizing transit infrastructure, improving accessibility and sustainability. www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

Happy New Year! 🎉🎇 We look forward to an exciting 2026.

Celebrate smart this NYE — ride transit for free all night! 🚇🥂 Free rides will be available across CTA trains and buses from 10 p.m. on December 31 until 4 a.m. January 1, and on Metra trains arriving at or departing from downtown stations starting at 6 p.m. on December 31.

The RTA wishes everyone lots of joy and unity this Kwanzaa! 🕯️❤️

The RTA wishes everyone a cozy and restful Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟

The RTA, Metra, and Cook County are extending the Access Pilot Program through December 31, 2026 to continue providing reduced fares on the entire Metra system to riders experiencing low incomes. 🚉 Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/12...

New bus service improvements will go into effect this Sunday including the addition of four bus routes to the Frequent Network, as well as enhancements to the routing, hours of service and/or frequency of service along other bus routes throughout the region.

📢 The RTA Board has adopted the 2026 regional transit operating budget and capital program. With the fiscal cliff averted after the signing of the NITA Act, the budget highlights service and safety improvements, and the transition to a new regional agency. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

The December 2025 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/bXmqc5a...

The RTA has launched Fare Programs Online 2.0, an enhanced version of its customer portal that makes it easier and more accessible for riders to apply for and Reduced Fare, Ride Free, and Access Pilot program permits. 🪪 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/12...

Governor JB Pritzker has just signed SB 2111, a landmark transit funding and reform bill that includes an estimated $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace. 👏 Learn what this means for riders: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/11...

The RTA wishes everyone a bright and joyous Hanukkah! 🕎🌟

Whether you’re looking to shop at holiday markets, attend festive performances, or take in all the sights the region has to offer, riding transit is the best way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. ✨🎅 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/11...

Fixed-route ridership across our regional transit system has hit a new record since the onset of the pandemic. 🚌⭐️ October 2025 saw the highest monthly ridership with 35.8 million rides!

🚨 TONIGHT from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. the RTA is holding a virtual public hearing on the 2026 Regional Operating Budget, Two-Year Financial Plan, and Five-Year Capital Program. All are welcome to join! 💻 Register for free now: rtachicago.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The RTA wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are thankful for our region's dedicated transit riders and service personnel that keep our system moving every day.

Last month, the Village of Robbins adopted ETOD zoning code amendments developed with the RTA’s Community Planning program. These amendments are intended to be transit supportive, encourage economic development, and advance strategies. www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/11...

🔔 The RTA Access to Transit Call for Projects applications are now open! Eligible projects must demonstrate the ability to increase ridership, improve access to existing transit services, and contribute to reduced vehicle trips. Learn more and apply: www.rtachicago.org/communities/...

The November 2025 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ULl...

For the first time in years, the RTA enters a budget year not preparing for a looming crisis, but instead optimistic for the opportunities ahead. Senate Bill 2111 marks a historic investment that will protect the essential service of today and lay the foundation for the transit of tomorrow.

🔔 The RTA Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, November 20. Watch live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ULll_5fUCM

Time to celebrate the season with a journey! ❄️ Hop on the CTA, Metra, or Pace to all the holiday markets, performances, or festive sights the region has to offer. ⭐️ Find out how in our blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/11...

🔔 The 2026 Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program is available for public comment online now through December 5. RTA staff will present the regional budget accept comments through a virtual public hearing on December 4. Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/transit-fund...