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    Month: July 2016

    Looking for Solutions: The “First Mile/Last Mile” Challenge

    July 29, 2016 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

    Metra just announced it is looking for a “ride share partner” to join the commuter railroad in helping riders solve what we in transit call

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    CTA Gets Some “Green” to Keep “Going Green”

    July 28, 2016 RTA Blog

    Congratulations to the CTA!  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has announced its selections for an expanded Low or No-Emission (Low-No) Bus Competitive Grant Program. 

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    RTA Proud to be Gold Sponsor at 13th Annual Disability Pride Parade

    July 25, 2016

    We are proud to support the disability community by serving as a Gold Sponsor at Saturday’s 13th Annual Disability Pride Parade. Held in downtown Chicago, the

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    It’s National Anti-Boredom Month: Beat Boredom on Transit

    July 22, 2016

    It’s National Anti-Boredom Month (yawn) so we’ve got some great ideas on how you can kick your boredom blues! Take transit and explore the region! 

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    RTA Staff Recognizes Importance of American Disabilities Act

    July 22, 2016 Guest Blogger

    My name is Linda Miller and I’m an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Certifier in the RTA’s Mobility Services Department. The RTA manages the ADA

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    TGIF: Have a great weekend from the staff of the RTA

    July 22, 2016

    Ever wondered who’s behind the scenes at the RTA? It’s us!  We recently took a break to pose for a staff photo and now we’d

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    RTA and Service Board CEO’s Speak to APTA Leadership Group

    July 14, 2016

    Up and coming leaders from transit systems around the country are in our region this week, to share ideas and learn best practices as part

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    RTA E.D. Proud to be on WTS Panel

    July 13, 2016 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

    I was proud to be on a panel today at the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) Chicago Chapter’s Women in Leadership luncheon.  I shared the

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    RTA, Service Boards Participate in Chicago’s AccessChicago 2016 Expo for People with Disabilities

    July 12, 2016

    Join us, along with CTA, Metra and Pace for AccessChicago 2016 Expo for People with Disabilities  tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Navy

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    Union Station to get Modernized by Lead Design Firm

    July 11, 2016

    Union Station will be modernized to improve and enhance the station’s performance and the RTA is proud to be behind it. RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard,

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    Renovations at 95th Street Terminal to Offer Better Service to Riders

    July 6, 2016

      The 95th Street Terminal is getting a facelift with  the RTA’s help. We’re providing partial funding and  overseeing the 95th Street Terminal Improvement Project. 

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    Active Trans Hosts Panel Discussion on Autonomous Cars

    July 5, 2016 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

    We at the RTA feel our regional public transportation system is the backbone of today’s evolving transportation eco-system. “Shared mobility” has become a key phrase

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    Public Transportation Offers Best Travel Options for Fourth of July Festivities

    July 2, 2016

      If you’re staying in town to celebrate the Fourth of July, we’re reminding riders that public transportation is the way to go. Public transportation

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