Contributed by the Active Transportation Alliance When Bicycling magazine named Chicago the #1 city for biking in the nation last year, it was a feather
Month: May 2017
Beginning the Discussion on the Regional Transit Strategic Plan: Research Summary and Stakeholder Meeting Guide Plan Direction
The RTA and Service Boards led a Stakeholder Workshop this week to present research findings tied to the Regional Transit Strategic Plan. The RTA kicked
Public Transportation Career Day: Meet the RTA’s Kevin Stanciel
Today is National Public Transportation Career Day, a national workforce development initiative created by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) that introduces K-12 students to
It’s National Public Transportation Career Day: Meet some of the RTA’s Best
Kristen Salkas (left) and Beth Daly (right) enjoying their careers in public transportation. Today is National Public Transportation Career Day, a national workforce development initiative created
RTA and CMAP Co-Host Technical Assistance Symposium: Call For Projects Underway!
Today, the RTA is co-hosting the 2017 Technical Assistance Symposium with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden gave the
National Infrastructure Week 2017: Our region needs consistent transit capital funding
The CTA is undertaking the largest capital improvement project in its history: the Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM). CTA’s busiest rail line—the Red Line—is
A transportation quiz…
Hands on their hips and ready for work, regional transportation leaders gathered today to talk about work to improve Union Station (and enjoy a light
RTA Hosts NTI ADA Paratransit Eligibility Training
The RTA is responsible for managing rider eligibility for ADA Complementary Paratransit services in our region. Pace provides ADA Paratransit service in our area. This