Debate over the future of CTA, Metra, Pace, RTA to heat up in Springfield this year
The Chicago area’s four transit agencies are staring down a budget gap that could lead to massive service cuts and fare hikes ...
The Norman Transcript1d
Catching a new train to Norman: Transit Town Hall Jan. 30
Regional Transit Authority officials planning to take part in a virtual town hall Jan. 30 envision a commuter rail system ...
WTTW2d
RTA Wants Lawmakers to Boost Its Authority to Oversee, Coordinate Chicago-Area Transit
The proposal comes as the Chicago region’s transit agencies are facing down an estimated $750 million fiscal cliff next year ...
The Thaiger2d
Northern Thailand News
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, The Thaiger’s Northern Thailand news page is your essential guide to exploring this culturally rich region. Delve into the vibrant community and diverse culture ...
Some transit agencies signal support of RTA's plan for increased authority as alternate to merger
Metra and Pace generally support a strengthened RTA after its chairman, Kirk Dillard, laid out a vision that requires $1.5 ...
RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace to remedy transit funding crisis
Chicago's transit agency leaders spent the past year rejecting the idea of consolidation in exchange for more funding. The ...
Crain's Chicago Business2d
RTA pitches Springfield on $1.5B revamp to save and even enhance service
Chicago-area transit leaders are unveiling a plan they say would both avoid a sharp post-COVID reduction in service and help ...
WBEZ2d
RTA seeks expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace as solution to transit 'fiscal cliff'
Chicago's transit agency leaders spent the past year rejecting the idea of consolidation in exchange for more funding. The ...
Daily Herald2d
Making its move: RTA proposes universal fares, more trains, cost cuts to counter merger plan
Amid a $770 million budget gap facing Metra, Pace and the CTA, and a proposal to merge the three into a supersized agency, ...
RTA proposes more bus and train service, fare hikes and stronger central agency as lawmakers prepare to debate future of transit
CTA trains every five to 10 minutes all day and better Metra service at midday, nights and weekends. One app for fares and ...
Free RTA rides for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The RTA will be offering free rides on Monday, Jan. 20 so that the community can attend various events celebrating King’s ...