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Lovefest at today’s RTA board meeting, as directors nix 2026 fare hikes, agency prepares to ride off into sunset to make way for NITA
The October 23 Regional Transit Authority board meeting, in the midst of Springfield's fall veto session on the brink of the transit fiscal cliff, was a contentious affair. It was basically a Spiderman Pointing Circle of people blaming each other for the dire straits Chicagoland transit was facing.
November 6, 2025
At today’s RTA board meeting, the directors voted to fund 2025 Paratransit shortfall, but attendees protested changes to RAP and TAP
Pace’s Taxi Access Program and Rideshare Access Program will see fare increases and be capped at 30 rides per month.
August 21, 2025
Good news for the disability community: A court order requires Chicago to install thousands of accessible pedestrian signals
Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that the City of Chicago must install about 2,000 accessible pedestrian signals over the next ten years.
June 19, 2025
Federal judge ruled that Chicago’s failure to install APS is discrimination against the blind
It's been a long and bumpy road, but it looks like Chicago is finally on its way to becoming an easier city for visually-impaired residents to navigate.
April 13, 2023
Mayoral hopefuls call for accessible stations, municipal sidewalk plowing during disability issues forum
Seven out of the nine declared Chicago mayoral candidates shared their plans for making the city more accessible to people with disabilities at the January 7 forum hosted by Access Living, a disability rights group.
January 10, 2023
Panelists: Disability and bike communities have common interests, should join forces
"We really need to work together and build trust so people can work together to build a broader coalition."
August 11, 2021
DOJ lights a fire under Chicago officials to speed up accessible pedestrian signal installation
On Thursday the U.S. Department of Justice moved to intervene in a private disability discrimination suit against the city.
April 9, 2021
Seated e-scooters are coming to Chicago to provide an option for people with disabilities
Lime will be rolling out seated models as early as this week, which people with disabilities can request from Lime or one of its community partners.
August 26, 2020
The lakefront parking ban is a barrier for disabled Chicagoans who want to access the trail
It appears that Chicago's current lakefront parking ban doesn't make an exception for people with disabled parking placards.
August 26, 2020
What should Chicago do to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities?
Adam Ballard from the disability rights group Access Living discusses the CTA's ASAP program, helpful new apps, MPC's new accessibility report, and an issue with the new ride-hail tax.
January 15, 2020
