Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) Employee Directory
Urban Transit ServicesIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
The Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA) is a regional agency focused on the oversight and planning of urban transit services in the northeastern Illinois area, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. Established in 1974, the RTA coordinates financial oversight, budgeting, and a multi-year capital plan to support public transportation across its six-county region, with governance provided by a board of directors that approves budgets and capital investments. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization operates within the urban transit services industry and works with local transit partners to improve rider experience and transportation planning. In addition to its formal oversight role, the RTA engages in regional planning initiatives and collaborates with local governments on projects such as equitable transit-oriented development and transportation studies, reflecting a focus on integrating transit infrastructure with community needs. A recent development includes partnerships and planning efforts around ETOD and regional transportation improvement programs, underscoring ongoing activities to advance the region’s transit system adoption and efficiency.