Dorval R. Carter, Jr. is the first African-American President of the Chicago Transit Authority—the nation’s second-largest transit agency, providing more than 500 million rides annually
Month: February 2016
Where the region needs to go: ON TO 2050
Change comes to the Chicago region by chance and by design. By anticipating change – and better yet, making our own – we can work
RTA is Proud to Continue Celebrating Black History Month
Director Michael W. Lewis was appointed to the RTA Board of Directors in December, 2013, representing suburban Cook County. We thank him for contributing to
RTA Mapping and Statistics website offers wealth of information on transit in our region
Have you ever taken public transportation? Wondered how many people ride your bus? Or, how your tax dollars from your town or county are being
RTA Receives GFOA Distinguished CAFR Award for 21st Year in Row
Great news! The RTA is once again the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for
CTA 2015 Rail Ridership New Record High
CTA announced its rail ridership for 2015 jumped to a new record high, with more than 241 million rides! That’s the highest recorded level for
Did you know there’s a Chicago connection to Black History month?
Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson, noted historian and author and alumnus of the University of Chicago, is the reason we celebrate Black History month today. After
The RTA is proud to celebrate February as Black History Month
Director Christopher C. Melvin, Jr. was appointed to the Board of Directors of the RTA in September, 2012 representing the City of Chicago. We thank
Remembering former Illinois Senate President Phil Rock and his contributions to the RTA
Later this week, former Illinois Senate President Phil Rock will be laid to rest. Former President Rock played a pivotal role in the creation of
RTA Regional and Downtown Maps are Available
They’re here! The new RTA Regional System and Downtown Chicago Transit maps are now available, offering the most up-to-date service routes to help you get
Green is the right direction!
The 2013-2018 Regional Transit Strategic Plan, a collaboration between the RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace, has four goals. Goal number three is to promote a