Advocacy
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

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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Progress
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Progress

Measuring our progress

Since its adoption, the RTA, the Service Boards, and the region’s many stakeholders have been working toward the transit system that Transit is the Answer envisions. Tracking and reporting on our regional transit system’s performance is one of RTA’s core functions. This page will house quarterly updates on the priorities described below with more information available on the RTA blog or in the RTA newsletter.

Additionally, the RTA regularly evaluates the impact and effectiveness of the region’s transit system and shares information to increase transparency and accountability. A current snapshot of data is available on the Chicago Region Transit Dashboard.

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Priorities

A number of regional projects will be advanced this year under three priority categories. Learn more in the Quarterly Updates below. 

  1. Secure increased funding for transit operations
    1. Develop a funding structure less reliant on rider fares
    2. Build a coalition around the value transit brings to the region
  2. Make the system better for riders
    1. Fully fund and expand the free and reduced fare program
    2. Hold cross-sector safety and security summit
    3. Review of rider communication and information
  3. Plan and program investments to support a thriving region
    1. Regional accessibility improvement plan
    2. Regional climate action plan
    3. Transit friendly communities plan

May 2023

Implementation Update: Fully funding and expanding programs for vulnerable populations

August 2023

Implementation Update: Applying a holistic approach to improving safety and security on transit. 

December 2023

Implementation Update: Access Pilot Program will expand reduced fare to SNAP recipients.

Performance Measures

The RTA collects, analyzes, and reports out metrics to demonstrate progress on plan implementation regularly

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Coalition

Join the Transit is the Answer Coalition

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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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