Advocacy

Advocacy items include longer-term, substantive changes to how our regional transit system works, and largely include changes that RTA and the Service Boards need support from stakeholders to accomplish.

01 Secure increased funding 02 Develop a funding structure that is less reliant on rider fares 03 Build a coalition 04 Support communities' efforts 05 Engage with communities 06 Secure increased funding for transit infrastructure 07 Partner with roadway agencies

Action

Action items have the potential to be more immediate. They may not be easy but will help address changing and unmet needs of riders and the communities we serve. These are things RTA and the Service Boards can take the lead to implement with the support of our stakeholders.

01 Safer and more secure for everyone 02 Fully accessible transit system 03 Real-time travel information for riders 04 Seamless and more affordable 05 Zero emission regional transit system 06 Regional capital program in a new way 07 Meet the changing needs of riders

About the plan

About the plan Plan resources

Challenges

Challenges Funding challenges Rider experience

Progress

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Action Agenda

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Action Items

Make the transit system safer and more secure for everyone

Use new funding as a catalyst to create a fully accessible transit system

Provide more accurate, real-time travel information for riders

Make paying for transit more seamless and more affordable

Accelerate the transition to a zero emission regional transit system and prioritize communities burdened by poor air quality

Assess the regional capital program in a new way including considerations for racial equity and mobility justice

Adapt bus and rail service to meet the changing needs of riders

All riders and operators deserve to feel safe on transit.

Contact Information

RTA Administrative Offices
175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 312-913-3200

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