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...

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the RTA recognizes and honors the history, culture, and contributions of native and Indigenous people throughout our region.

Through September, Chicagoland riders have taken more than 280 million fixed-route trips this year. September 2025 was the second highest ridership month since the pandemic! 🚉👏

On October 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB 2111, a historic transit funding and reform bill providing $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace, ensuring no fare hikes or service cuts in 2026 and supporting improvements to service, reliability, and safety.

The RTA commends the courage of those who have served to protect our country – we are thankful for you everyday. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

The November 2025 RTA special Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iho...

The RTA website is temporarily down, we apologize for the inconvenience. It should be restored shortly.

🔔 The RTA Board of Directors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, November 6 at 8:30 a.m. View the agenda and watch the livestream here: https://rtachicago.org/meetings

Statement from the RTA: "The passage of SB2111 is a landmark moment for public transit in Illinois." Read the full statement here or below. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

Like Stephanie, our residents want greater access to cost-effective transportation in their communities for all. Join the fight to help us win sustainable funding and reform at SaveTransitNow.org. ➡️ Read more stories from riders in our new blog: https://bit.ly/3WsrnWk

"I have supported rider-focused governance reforms consistently, but we are not facing an issue that tweaks to governance will solve. Facing the fiscal cliff is going to require tough votes to solve what is and always has been a funding crisis." – RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard in @chicagotribune.com.

The October 2025 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QxuyJvzuCI

This year, thousands of riders across the region signed letters urging Illinois legislators to find a transit funding solution before it is too late. Like Deborah and her family, many people in Chicago rely on public transit to access work and independence. Share your story at SaveTransitNow.org.

🔔 The RTA Board of Directors will meet this Thursday, October 23. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QxuyJvzuCI

As the fiscal cliff looms, a coordinated, efficient, and accountable transit system is crucial. Regional oversight ensures reliable service, agency cooperation, and better connections for all communities. 🚇 https://bit.ly/46VCblN

The @chiarchitecture.bsky.social is presenting their annual Open House Chicago this weekend, October 18-19! 🏙️✨ Learn how you can explore the region's historically diverse architecture by hopping aboard the CTA, Metra, or Pace: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...

📢 ICYMI, ADA paratransit certified riders can now enjoy fixed-route CTA, Pace, and Metra for free – no action needed! 🚌👏 Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...

As part of our commitment to transparency throughout the budget process, RTA has updated the projected 2026 regional transit fiscal cliff to $230 million — up from $202 million presented by the Service Boards at the Oct. 3 Ad Hoc Committee meeting. www.rtachicago.org/uploads/file...

With stronger governance and funding, the RTA can: ➡️ Expand service to connect more people to opportunity ➡️ Set performance standards ➡️ Prioritize equity, climate, and accessibility in investments The future of transit depends on action now. Visit rtachicago.org/transformingtransit.

Thousands of riders across the region are urging Illinois legislators to find a transit funding solution. Help us win sustainable funding and reform and build a better system for everyone who relies on it by visiting SaveTransitNow.org.

📢 Help us improve transit and human service transportation in the Chicago region! The RTA is collecting feedback to understand the unmet transportation needs faced by you and your family. Take the short survey now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MobilityRTA

Thousands of riders signed letters urging Illinois legislators to find a transit funding solution before it is too late. Like Karl, you can join the fight to help us win funding and reform to build a better system for everyone who relies on it. Visit SaveTransitNow.org.

Over 10,000 riders have already urged legislators to find a transit funding solution to prevent service reductions. The message is clear: Chicagoland deserves safe, reliable, frequent service. Add your voice at SaveTransitNow.org. 📲🚌

🔔 Wondering why our regional transit fiscal cliff number has changed and where we stand just one week ahead of veto session? 👇 Read our fact sheet for projections on 2026 and 2027 now: www.rtachicago.org/uploads/file...