About RTA Comment, attend virtual hearing on 2022 budget The 2022 Proposed Regional Transit Operating Budget and Capital Program is available for public comment through December 15. The RTA will hold a virtual public hearing on the budget from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1. Budget process and how to comment Take a survey, engage in RTA strategic planning The RTA is developing the next Regional Transit Strategic Plan for Northeastern Illinois at a time when challenges and opportunities have never been great. Take a survey, view a recently held public forum, or read a series of guest blogs from leading public transit voices as part of the agency's Making a Plan engagement effort. Take the survey Read guest blogs on Connections Watch a public forum The RTA's Role Created by the State of Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transit system, oversees its financing with transparency and accountability, and plans for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of Northeastern Illinois. Regional Transit Strategic Planning The RTA is now developing the region's next strategic transit plan, the successor to Invest in Transit. Three tracks, which focus on funding, planning, and transparent and collaborative engagement, will advance simultaneously to help articulate a strategic vision that will be considered by the RTA Board for adoption in January 2023. Learn more and get involved Subscribe to news from the RTA The RTA sends a twice-monthly e-newsletter with important information about the transit system, including the regional response to COVID-19. Click the button below to subscribe. Subscribe to RTA e-newsletter Connections: A blog about the Chicago region’s transit system The RTA Connections blog features stories about how we collaborate with Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus to plan, invest in, and move the Chicago region's transit system. Read the Connections blog Follow us on social media facebook twitter linkedin Instagram youtube Popular links Riding CTA Buses & Trains Riding Metra Trains Riding Pace Bus Paying For Your Ride Accessibility Transit lines CTA Metra Pace Policy Careers Contact Privacy Policy Whistle Blower Policy Copyright © 2021 Regional Transportation Authority. All Rights Reserved.