implementing
transit-oriented
development.
Partners eligible to participate in the program include the RTA Service Boards, (Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace); the six-counties that comprise the RTA’s service area, (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties); councils of mayors, and over 175 local governments throughout the region. Eligible projects include TOD plans, corridor/ sub regional plans, zoning code updates, TOD developer discussion panels, transit neighborhood improvement plans, special funding districts, and other innovative implementation approaches. RTA will provide funding assistance to help a community go through the process of zoning code amendments and adoption of code updates. RTA has the following strategic goals (RTA Chicago, Design by Transit): 1. Provide public transportation choices that link people to jobs, education, services, cultural activities and other life commitments. 2. Connect communities within the region through an enhanced and coordinated transit network that provides reliable and time-competitive transportation options. 3. Ensure that the transit system is more accessible and easier to use. 4. Provide a customer experience that offers modern amenities, utilizing state-of- the-art technology. 5. Encourage Transit-Oriented Development by partnering with communities, employers and other stakeholders.
All of these activities improve the transit ex-
perience for not only the typical daily transit rider, but also for more specific market groups the RTA is targeting: older adults, reverse commuters anD
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occasional riders.