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The Regional Transportation Authority is the unit of local government charged with regional financial & budgetary oversight for CTA, Metra, and Pace.
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Regional Transportation Authority | RTA Statement on passage of Senate Bill 2111
This bill provides the stable funding and governance reforms needed to protect transit service for the millions who ride CTA, Metra, and Pace—and the…
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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...
Read the full statement here or below. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
The November 2025 RTA special Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iho...
November 2025 Special RTA Board of Directors Meeting
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November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🔔 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...
Read the full statement here or below. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
Regional Transportation Authority | RTA Statement on passage of Senate Bill 2111
This bill provides the stable funding and governance reforms needed to protect transit service for the millions who ride CTA, Metra, and Pace—and the…
www.rtachicago.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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...
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
➡️ Read more stories from riders in our new blog: https://bit.ly/3WsrnWk
October 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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
➡️ 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.
Kirk W. Dillard: The real consequences of not funding transit in Illinois
Illinois ranks last among peer states in state support for public transit, covering just 17% of costs while most states fund 40% to 50%.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"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
October 2025 RTA Board of Directors Meeting
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October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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.
Like Deborah and her family, many people in Chicago rely on public transit to access work and independence. Share your story at SaveTransitNow.org.
October 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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.
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
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔔 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
https://bit.ly/46VCblN
Regional Transportation Authority | How to achieve greater regional authority in Chicago area transit
A regional agency that is empowered to evaluate service quality throughout the year can use discretionary funding to ensure operating agencies deliver on…
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October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
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...
Regional Transportation Authority | How to use transit to explore the Chicago region’s architecture
Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601 How to get there: CTA Bus #60 (Randolph and Michigan stop) and walk for 7 minutes (0.3 miles). CTA Bus #3, #4, #6, #20, #26,…
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October 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📢 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...
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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.
➡️ 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.
October 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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.
➡️ 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 win sustainable funding and reform and build a better system for everyone who relies on it by visiting SaveTransitNow.org.
October 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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 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
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
October 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
📢 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
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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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.
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. 📲🚌
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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...
October 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🔔 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...
Last week, for the final Transportation Tuesday webinar of the year, @lreddenrta.bsky.social was joined by @septaphilly.bsky.social for a conversation on how Philadelphia and Chicago are each facing their looming fiscal cliffs. 💻
Read the recap: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...
Read the recap: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...
Regional Transportation Authority | Transportation Tuesday Recap – What’s next for the transit fiscal cliff: A conversation between Chicago and…
For the final Transportation Tuesday webinar of the year, RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden was joined by Jody Holton, AICP, Chief Planning and…
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October 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Last week, for the final Transportation Tuesday webinar of the year, @lreddenrta.bsky.social was joined by @septaphilly.bsky.social for a conversation on how Philadelphia and Chicago are each facing their looming fiscal cliffs. 💻
Read the recap: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...
Read the recap: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/10...
There is often public and media conversation framing Chicagoland’s transit fiscal cliff as a fight between the city and the suburbs. CTA, Metra, and Pace have different needs, but a thriving system requires sustainable funding for all three agencies.
www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/09...
www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/09...
October 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
There is often public and media conversation framing Chicagoland’s transit fiscal cliff as a fight between the city and the suburbs. CTA, Metra, and Pace have different needs, but a thriving system requires sustainable funding for all three agencies.
www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/09...
www.rtachicago.org/blog/2025/09...
Imagine one app to plan your trip, pay your fare, and transfer across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Seamless travel for all Chicagoland riders is possible if the General Assembly passes a sustainable transit solution. Sign a letter to your legislator at SaveTransitNow.org 📲
October 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Imagine one app to plan your trip, pay your fare, and transfer across CTA, Metra, and Pace. Seamless travel for all Chicagoland riders is possible if the General Assembly passes a sustainable transit solution. Sign a letter to your legislator at SaveTransitNow.org 📲
This morning the RTA met with agency leaders at CTA, Metra, and Pace to discuss the approaching fiscal cliff, budget gap numbers for the next few years, and the ongoing need for transit funding and reform. www.rtachicago.org/uploads/file...
Long thread below! 🧵👇
Long thread below! 🧵👇
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This morning the RTA met with agency leaders at CTA, Metra, and Pace to discuss the approaching fiscal cliff, budget gap numbers for the next few years, and the ongoing need for transit funding and reform. www.rtachicago.org/uploads/file...
Long thread below! 🧵👇
Long thread below! 🧵👇
The October 2025 meeting of the RTA Ad Hoc Committee on transit funding is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzoT...
October 2025 RTA Ad Hoc Committee on Transit Funding
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October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The October 2025 meeting of the RTA Ad Hoc Committee on transit funding is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzoT...
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Yesterday's conversation on the looming transit fiscal cliffs facing Philly and Chicago was both timely and insightful. Big thank you to Jody Holton for sharing your expertise, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion during the webinar. youtu.be/6-p-BL6GGYo?...
Transportation Tuesday 2025: What’s next for the transit fiscal cliff?
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yesterday's conversation on the looming transit fiscal cliffs facing Philly and Chicago was both timely and insightful. Big thank you to Jody Holton for sharing your expertise, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion during the webinar. youtu.be/6-p-BL6GGYo?...