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

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Advocacy Agenda

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Advocacy Items

Secure increased funding for transit operations

Develop a funding structure that is less reliant on rider fares, but instead focused on expanding access to opportunity

Build a coalition around the value transit brings to the Chicago region

Support communities’ efforts to improve the area around their transit stations and stops and pursue equitable transit-oriented development

Engage with communities in an inclusive and transparent way about how transit dollars are spent in the Chicago region

Secure increased funding for transit infrastructure

Partner with roadway agencies to build more transit-friendly streets and advance bus rapid 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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