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Illinois Department of Transportation @illinoisdot.bsky.social · 5h

Help @nitachicago.bsky.social prioritize the improvements that matter most to you! Take the online survey and share your priorities for everyday transit service and long-term investments as NITA develops its first regional budget for CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

More frequent service. Safer, more accessible stations and stops. 🚇 Tell NITA which improvements would make the biggest difference in your transit experience. Your feedback will help shape regional budget priorities. 🗓️ Take the survey by Oct. 16: bit.ly/4AJCzRe

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New interagency digital signage spotted at the Oak Park Metra station! 🔎✨ NITA is leading the way toward a more connected regional transit system, with clearer, real-time information that brings CTA, Metra and Pace together for riders. More improvements coming soon! 👀

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Join NITA, CTA, Metra, and Pace on Oct. 14 for an interactive open house about the future of regional transit. At NITA’s first public event, we want to hear from you — what’s working and what should improve in the years ahead. RSVP now: bit.ly/4xMPPSp

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

At its first meeting, the NITA Board of Directors selected Jamie Rhee as interim Executive Director to guide the regional transit agency through its next phase. Jamie Rhee brings more than 30 years of progressive leadership in Chicago government. nita.illinois.gov/blog/2026/09...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is World Car-Free Day, an annual celebration to inspire you to ditch your cars and get around using more sustainable methods of travel. 🚙🚫 No matter where you're going, CTA, Metra, and Pace can help you get around Chicagoland easily — not just today but every day!

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet the NITA Board of Directors! 👥 bit.ly/4jfqoFd The NITA Board met for the first time on Sept. 10, and elected Tom Kotorac as Board Chair. Subsequently, Metra and Pace's new Boards met the following week, and CTA's new Board will meet on September 22.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💃 There are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the Chicago region — from street festivals to must-visit neighborhoods, and more — via CTA, Metra, or Pace all month long. Read our blog to learn how: bit.ly/3T9UEaa

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Access Pilot Program is officially expanding reduced fares to CTA and Pace October 1, 2026, as approved by the NITA Board of Directors last week. The Access Program launched as a pilot for qualifying Metra riders in February 2024. 🚌 @fox32chicago.bsky.social www.fox32chicago.com/news/cta-pac...

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CTA, Pace reduced fares coming for SNAP recipients under expanded Access program

NITA is expanding its Access program, which offers reduced transit fares to riders receiving SNAP benefits, to include CTA and Pace.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 10/09/2026

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority officially launched this month. The new agency is tasked with transforming the CTA, Metra and Pace.

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NITA, Chicago’s new transit agency, is meeting for the first time. What will it change?

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

❗❗The first meeting of the NITA Board of Directors is now LIVE. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFnw...

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NITA Board of Directors Meeting: September 10, 2026

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Want to help shape the future of transit in Northern Illinois? NITA is hiring for several key roles that will have a direct hand in building a safer, more seamless, more rider-focused regional transit system. A few exciting opportunities open right now:

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🔔 The NITA Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. View the agenda and watch at nita.illinois.gov/about-nita/boards… Note: There are a few *first meeting* items on the agenda before public comment. We appreciate everyone's patience!

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

NITA wishes everyone a Happy Labor Day! We are thankful to those who keep our system moving every day. 🚉

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

NITA is hiring newly formed roles across various agency departments. 💼 People who join NITA now will help build the systems, policies, and partnerships that shape regional transit for years to come. Visit nita.illinois.gov/careers to see open positions and apply.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗞️ ICYMI: NITA officially begins operations as the nation’s 2nd largest transit authority. "NITA is driving Illinois forward with a transformative vision that will deliver a reliable, safe and unified transportation system for the entire region." – @govpritzker.illinois.gov bit.ly/4y9XVVz

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After more than 20 years at the agency, including 12 as Executive Director, Leanne Redden is retiring as RTA transitions to NITA. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr... During her time leading the RTA, Leanne secured historic transit funding and helped lay the groundwork for the NITA Act.

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 01/09/2026

Congrats to the Chicago region for today's launch of NITA, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, which will coordinate operations by CTA, Metra, and Pace... and hopefully result in better service for riders nita.illinois.gov

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Car Free Keith @carfreekeith.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@nitachicago.bsky.social is officially live, what a day! If you wanna learn more about what NITA is and what it could do, watch this video I made back in June: youtu.be/eH-ZsEoGu_g?...

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The Most Dramatic Transit Reform in America

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Thomas Bamonte @thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Maulik Vaishnav is the Chief Transition Officer @nitachicago.bsky.social. This is his assessment of the impacts and importance of the NITA Act reforms (accessible for free via sign-up). www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...

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One Region, One Network: The Next Era of Chicago Transit

The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is tasked with transforming the rider experience throughout the Chicago region by coordinating fares, planning service, making capital ...

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Illinois Department of Transportation @illinoisdot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A new era begins for our regional transit system as @nitachicago.bsky.social officially begins operations. We look forward to partnering with this new agency empowered to better fund and coordinate the services offered by CTA, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus. Learn more: nita.illinois.gov

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New agency, who dis? 💁‍♀️ NITA.Illinois.gov

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Jennifer Davis @jmd5120.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

happy NITA Day to those who celebrate

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Active Transportation Alliance @activetransportation.org · 01/09/2026

“NITA is a bold, once-in-a-generation opportunity to build the transit system northern Illinois deserves,” said Amy Rynell, Active Transportation Alliance Executive Director. “By uniting our region’s transit agencies around better service, easier connections and a shared commitment to riders,

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A new era for Chicagoland transit. 🚇✨ Beginning today, NITA is officially your regional transit agency, coordinating affordable, reliable, safe transit across the CTA, Metra, and Pace. nita.illinois.gov/about-rta/pr...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Get a free ride to your first day of school this Monday by taking the CTA, Metra, or Pace! 🚌 For the remainder of the school year student fares on CTA and Pace will now be 75¢ per ride and Metra will continue to offer its reduced fares to K-12 students. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The final RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYuH...

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RTA August 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🔔 The final RTA Board of Directors meeting will take place this Thursday, August 20. Stream live at 9:00 a.m. via YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/YYuHWGw...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Starting this school year, getting around Chicago will cost less for K–12 students. CTA and Pace student fares will be standardized at 75¢ per ride, any time of day, year-round, while Metra will continue offering reduced student fares at all times. 🚌🎒 Learn more: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The RTA August 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oumo...

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August 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new study analyzed more than 140,000 scheduled transfers between CTA, Metra, and Pace to establish a baseline for improving interagency connections. The findings will help NITA's goal of creating a more coordinated, reliable, and rider-focused transit network. 🚇 www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/08...

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Regional Transportation Authority | Study lays groundwork for more coordinated regional transit service under NITA

A new regional transit service coordination study will help bridge between current service planning practices and the first Northern Illinois Transit…

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The NITA Act went into effect June 1st and riders are already seeing improvements to transit service across the Chicago region. 🚌 Learn how the NITA Act is delivering a more accessible, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Getting to Lollapalooza this weekend is easy with the CTA, Metra, and Pace! 🎶🚉 See schedules, routes, and information on transit passes now by visiting metra.com/newsroom/public-transit-i….

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📢 Due to damage from yesterday's strong storms, the RTA Mobility Services Helpline at (312) 663-4357 is currently down today, 7/28/26. We are working hard to restore the system. It is unclear at this time when the system will be back online. We apologize for the inconvinence.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

36 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. ♿️ To celebrate the anniversary of this vital legislation, the RTA has gathered useful information about fares and accessibility features in our transit system for riders with disabilities: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/07...

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This Disability Pride Month, CTA Acting President Leerhsen shares the "why" behind the expansion of our ABLE pilot. Keeping bus lanes clear improves service for all transit riders, but its most critical impact is protecting the safety and independence of our mobility and visually impaired community.

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Anthony J. Quezada @anthonyjquezada.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Department of Planning & Development & Regional Transportation Authority are partnering to create an equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) plan around the Belmont Blue Line station in the 35th Ward! 🚆🚌🚴🏘️ Attend our first open house tonight, 6PM at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale.

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The first Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/96FeMNL...

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July 2026 Ad Hoc Committee on NITA Transition

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🔔 The July 2026 RTA Board of Directors meeting is now 🔴 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7N4...

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RTA July 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Summer in Chicagoland has arrived bringing concerts, street festivals, and trips to the beach, but also some serious heat! ☀️🥵 Luckily, you can take the CTA, Metra, and Pace to stay cool at various beaches and water parks across the region. Learn how: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/07...

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Regional Transportation Authority | Beat the heat: Ride transit to Chicago area water parks and beaches

By going to the Chicago Park District website, you can view all pools and screen them by amenities including, zero depth entry, ADA Ramp, and ADA lift.…

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NITA Chicago @nitachicago.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The NITA Act went into effect June 1st and riders are already seeing improvements to transit service across the Chicago region. 🚌 Learn how the NITA Act is delivering a more coordinated, reliable and rider-focused transit system for northeastern Illinois now: www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...

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