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20th Annual Transportation Symposium Business Exchange: Weigh-In

September 21, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The RTA along with CTA, Metra, Pace, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway are proud to host the 20th Annual Transportation Symposium and

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Video: CBS2 Chicago Covers New Signage at Union Station

September 20, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

This past weekend, CBS2 Chicago covered our project to improve signage in Union Station. The 81 new signs are great and certainly help passengers every

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RTA Celebrates World Car Free Day on Sept. 22!

September 18, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The RTA is celebrating World Car Free Day by encouraging all those who typically drive personal vehicles to use public transportation this Friday, September 22.

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The RTA Does That: Building Suburban Downtowns from the Ground up

September 15, 2017 RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard

Last month the Tribune focused on a renaissance occurring in Wheeling where an old warehouse site has transformed into a bustling downtown. At the RTA,

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Communities Make Voices Heard in RTA Report

September 14, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The RTA recently completed Planning Community Connections, our third annual Community Planning program implementation report. The document, which you can read here, provides an overview

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RTA’s Community Planning Program Seeks Public Comments for Projects

September 8, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

Today we announced the opening of the public comment period for nine projects proposed as part of the Community Planning Program of Projects. The RTA’s

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Finding Your Way around Chicago’s Union Station Just got a Little Easier

September 7, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

Chicago Union Station has been a landmark in our city since it opened in 1925. The third-busiest rail terminal in the United States, the iconic

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The SmartRoad: Technology for a Safer, more Efficient Roadway

September 5, 2017 RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard

Starting today, Pace buses are utilizing new “SmartRoad” technology on the Jane Addams (I-90) and making its service in the northwest suburbs more efficient, which

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Communities along North Avenue to be more Pedestrian and Transit Friendly

September 1, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The Elm Leaves reported months ago about our efforts with Pace to improve connectivity along the busy North Avenue corridor in Chicago, Oak Park, Elmwood

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RTA Board Ok’s Projects for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities

August 24, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The RTA board today approved funding for the continuation of twelve projects that help ensure older adults and residents with disabilities have access to mobility services.

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State Budget Cuts and Economic Realities Combine to Affect Transit Budget

August 24, 2017 RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard

At today’s meeting, the RTA Board of Directors took measures to assure CTA, Metra and Pace are able to continue to provide the critical transportation

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Getting to the Bus or Train: A “Lot” More Than You Think

August 18, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

At the RTA, we think it’s time to talk about the 4 letter word of public transportation: CARS. Yes, of course, in a perfect world,

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RTA’s Community Planning Program Seeks Public Comments for Projects

September 8, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

Today we announced the opening of the public comment period for nine projects proposed as part of the Community Planning Program of Projects. The RTA’s

Finding Your Way around Chicago’s Union Station Just got a Little Easier

September 7, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

Chicago Union Station has been a landmark in our city since it opened in 1925. The third-busiest rail terminal in the United States, the iconic

The SmartRoad: Technology for a Safer, more Efficient Roadway

September 5, 2017 RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard

Starting today, Pace buses are utilizing new “SmartRoad” technology on the Jane Addams (I-90) and making its service in the northwest suburbs more efficient, which

Communities along North Avenue to be more Pedestrian and Transit Friendly

September 1, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The Elm Leaves reported months ago about our efforts with Pace to improve connectivity along the busy North Avenue corridor in Chicago, Oak Park, Elmwood

RTA Board Ok’s Projects for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities

August 24, 2017 Executive Director Leanne P. Redden

The RTA board today approved funding for the continuation of twelve projects that help ensure older adults and residents with disabilities have access to mobility services.

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