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About RTA The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the unit of local government created to oversee finances, transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA also issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training for people with disabilities and older adults. We service the Northeast Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Leadership Consistent with the RTA Act and by-laws the agency is overseen by a 16-member Board of Directors . Visit the Board and Committees pages to learn more. The RTA is led by Executive Director Leanne Redden and the RTA staff has broad expertise in transit administration, financing, planning, and programming. Doing business with the RTA The RTA Procurement and Contracting department is responsible for procuring goods, services and commodities on behalf of the RTA. The RTA seeks to do business with experienced and responsible firms utilizing an open, transparent, and competitive process to procure products and services. The RTA standards incorporate best industry practices that promote accountability and efficiency in our procurement processes Join the

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• • • Number of vehicles 5,234 bus and rail cars plus 663 vanpool vehicles Technical System length 7,200mi (11,587.28km) The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the The RTA system provides nearly 2 million rides per day, making it the third largest public transportation system in North America. Overview [ ] The RTA has the authority to enter into agreements to provide service between points within the Governance [ ] The RTA Board consists of 16 • 5 directors appointed by the Mayor of Chicago; • 4 directors elected by the Cook County Board, who must reside outside of Chicago; • 1 director appointed by the Cook County Board President, who must reside outside of Chicago; • 5 directors from the • 1 director appointed with the concurrence of 11 of the other RTA Board members, including at least 2 each from Chicago, suburban Cook County, and the collar counties, respectively, who becomes the Board Chair. The chief executive officer is the History [ ] 1974 origin [ ] RTA was created after a referendum in 1974. In 1973, CTA had instituted its first major service cuts, 1983 reorganization [ ] In 1983, after a financial crisis, The 1983 legislation also imposed the requirements that the level of fares must be sufficient, in the aggregate, to equal 50 percent of the cost of providing transportation, 2004–2007 funding debate and 2008 legislation [ ] Background [ ] In 2004, the CTA, projecting a $55 million funding shortfall in its 2005 budget, called for a "long term funding so...

News March 24, 2023 - During a virtual press conference this morning, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. March 24, 2023 in Monroe County During a virtual press conference this morning, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. December 15, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners announced today that Deputy CEO Miguel Velázquez has been appointed as the next CEO and will begin in his new role on January 1, 2023.

The MBTA provides accessible transportation services in the Greater Boston Area, and connects older adults and people with disabilities to other Massachusetts communities’ transit services. Browse the list below for more information on Regional Transportation Authorities BAT provides fixed-route bus and paratransit service to the Brockton area, with service to the Ashmont MBTA station and Boston medical facilities. GATRA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth counties, with shuttle service to regional MBTA Commuter Rail stations. MART provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Northern Worcester and Western Middlesex counties, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail and shuttles to Veteran Centers and hospitals in Boston and Worcester. WRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service to Worcester and nearby cities in central Massachusetts, with connections to Amtrak and the MBTA Commuter Rail. MWRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Framingham, Natick, and surrounding communities, with connections to regional MBTA Commuter Rail stations and the Green Line. CATA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Gloucester and Rockport, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail. MVRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Newburyport, and the surrounding areas, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail and direct transport to Boston hospitals. LRTA provides fixed-route and p...

News March 24, 2023 - During a virtual press conference this morning, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. March 24, 2023 in Monroe County During a virtual press conference this morning, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. December 15, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners announced today that Deputy CEO Miguel Velázquez has been appointed as the next CEO and will begin in his new role on January 1, 2023.

• • • Number of vehicles 5,234 bus and rail cars plus 663 vanpool vehicles Technical System length 7,200mi (11,587.28km) The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the The RTA system provides nearly 2 million rides per day, making it the third largest public transportation system in North America. Overview [ ] The RTA has the authority to enter into agreements to provide service between points within the Governance [ ] The RTA Board consists of 16 • 5 directors appointed by the Mayor of Chicago; • 4 directors elected by the Cook County Board, who must reside outside of Chicago; • 1 director appointed by the Cook County Board President, who must reside outside of Chicago; • 5 directors from the • 1 director appointed with the concurrence of 11 of the other RTA Board members, including at least 2 each from Chicago, suburban Cook County, and the collar counties, respectively, who becomes the Board Chair. The chief executive officer is the History [ ] 1974 origin [ ] RTA was created after a referendum in 1974. In 1973, CTA had instituted its first major service cuts, 1983 reorganization [ ] In 1983, after a financial crisis, The 1983 legislation also imposed the requirements that the level of fares must be sufficient, in the aggregate, to equal 50 percent of the cost of providing transportation, 2004–2007 funding debate and 2008 legislation [ ] Background [ ] In 2004, the CTA, projecting a $55 million funding shortfall in its 2005 budget, called for a "long term funding so...

The MBTA provides accessible transportation services in the Greater Boston Area, and connects older adults and people with disabilities to other Massachusetts communities’ transit services. Browse the list below for more information on Regional Transportation Authorities BAT provides fixed-route bus and paratransit service to the Brockton area, with service to the Ashmont MBTA station and Boston medical facilities. GATRA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth counties, with shuttle service to regional MBTA Commuter Rail stations. MART provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Northern Worcester and Western Middlesex counties, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail and shuttles to Veteran Centers and hospitals in Boston and Worcester. WRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service to Worcester and nearby cities in central Massachusetts, with connections to Amtrak and the MBTA Commuter Rail. MWRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Framingham, Natick, and surrounding communities, with connections to regional MBTA Commuter Rail stations and the Green Line. CATA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Gloucester and Rockport, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail. MVRTA provides fixed-route and paratransit service in Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Newburyport, and the surrounding areas, with connections to the MBTA Commuter Rail and direct transport to Boston hospitals. LRTA provides fixed-route and p...

About RTA The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the unit of local government created to oversee finances, transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA also issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training for people with disabilities and older adults. We service the Northeast Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Leadership Consistent with the RTA Act and by-laws the agency is overseen by a 16-member Board of Directors . Visit the Board and Committees pages to learn more. The RTA is led by Executive Director Leanne Redden and the RTA staff has broad expertise in transit administration, financing, planning, and programming. Doing business with the RTA The RTA Procurement and Contracting department is responsible for procuring goods, services and commodities on behalf of the RTA. The RTA seeks to do business with experienced and responsible firms utilizing an open, transparent, and competitive process to procure products and services. The RTA standards incorporate best industry practices that promote accountability and efficiency in our procurement processes Join the