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.
Priorities
A number of regional projects will be advanced this year under three priority categories. Learn more in the Quarterly Updates below.
- Secure increased funding for transit operations
- Develop a funding structure less reliant on rider fares
- Build a coalition around the value transit brings to the region
- Make the system better for riders
- Fully fund and expand the free and reduced fare program
- Hold cross-sector safety and security summit
- Review of rider communication and information
- Plan and program investments to support a thriving region
- Regional accessibility improvement plan
- Regional climate action plan
- Transit friendly communities plan
