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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 for transit operations 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 Rider experience

rtachicago.org

04 Progress

All riders and operators deserve to feel safe on transit.

Safety Summit Priority Recommendations Report now available.

Watch the Public Transit Safety and Security Summit and read a recap on the RTA blog.

Event Materials

Priority Recommendations Report

Program

Event Participant Photos and Organizational Affiliations

RTA Presentation

Join Our Coalition

If you or your organization would like to sign on to be part of the Transit is the Answer coalition to support and advocate for transit's future in northeast Illinois, please fill out the form below.

2025 Transforming Transit Summit

State Legislative Agenda

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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