The Chicago RTA’s budget includes $4.32 billion in operating expenses while New Orleans RTA’s budget includes federal funding ...

After approving the CTA, Metra and Pace budgets, some board members said those replacing them must prioritize the public's top concerns about transit: crime and safety, rising construction costs and ...

Moody's Ratings upgraded the Chicago Transit Authority to Aa3 from A1 Friday, and upgraded the Chicago-area Regional Transportation Authority to Aa2 from Aa3.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday (Dec. 16) signed into law the legislation providing $1.5 billion in new funding for ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday celebrated his enactment of a new law that advocates say will avert catastrophic service cuts on ...

The new law will boost funding and restructure oversight of Chicago-area transit agencies as federal pandemic aid expires.

Rail transit had quite a year in the U.S. … and not in a particularly good way. Financial, equipment, and labor issues all ...

Since the emergency infusion of federal funds for transit enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic started to run out, Railway Age has been reporting on how major transit providers have been faring. Some, ...

After years of “fiscal cliffs and “doomsday scenarios,” Chicago transit now has a financial lifeline from Springfield.

Taxes and tolls will rise for many Illinoisans in 2026 if Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs legislation to fund public transportation.

Fares will be collected under a unified system managed by a new, stronger Northern Illinois Transportation Authority.

The Regional Transportation Authority (Chicago, Ill.) on Dec. 18 voted to adopt the 2025 Regional Transit Operating Budget ...