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text-rtalightgray-500">The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transit system.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/region/transformingtransit" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Transforming Transit: Our Vision for Chicago's Future</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">RTA's bold, rider-focused vision for the future of transit.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/region/transit-is-the-answer" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg 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text-rtalightgray-500">Learn about how we are adapting transit to meet the changing needs of riders through innovative pilots.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/region/regional-collaboration" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Collaboration</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">See how the RTA brings together CTA, Metra, and Pace to create a seamless transit experience for our region.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/region/how-system-working" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start 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<div class="relative grid gap-8 px-5 py-6 lg:grid-cols-3"> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/communities" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Communities — Overview</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">RTA provides planning support and funding opportunities to municipalities and transportation agencies.</span> </div> </a> <div class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white"><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/communities/community-planning">Community planning</a></p> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/communities/access-to-transit-program" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Access to transit program</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure near transit to make the system safer and more accessible for riders.</span> </div> </a> <div class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white"><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/communities/toolkits-and-education">Toolkits and education</a></p> <p class="text-base font-medium text-gray-900"><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/communities/toolkits-and-education/parking-guide" class=" text-rtayellow-500 hover:text-rtayellow-300">Parking Strategies for 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href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Riders — Overview</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Learn how to plan a trip on CTA, Metra, Pace, and ADA Paratransit.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/access" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Access Pilot Program</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Learn more about how riders experiencing low incomes can apply for reduced Metra fares</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/accessible-transit" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Accessible transit</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Learn about ADA Paratransit Service and how the transit system is accessible for riders with disabilities.</span> </div> </a> <div class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white"><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/free-and-reduced-fare-programs">Discounted Fare and Ride Free Programs</a></p> <p class="text-base font-medium text-gray-900"><a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/free-and-reduced-fare-programs/registration-sites" class=" text-rtayellow-500 hover:text-rtayellow-300">Registration Sites</a></p> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/how-to-ride" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">How to ride</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Plan your trip, view maps and schedule trackers, and see tips for using the region’s buses and trains.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/paying-for-your-ride" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 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5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Travel Assistance Digital Library</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Download documents for RTA Rider programs such as Ride Free and Access.</span> </div> </a> <a href="https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/transit-education" class="-m-3 p-6 flex items-start rounded-lg hover:bg-rtadarkgray-800 transition ease-in-out duration-150"> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex items-start justify-start h-12 w-12 text-rtayellow-500">  <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="pl-2 h-6 w-8" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" /> </svg> </div> <div class="ml-4"> <p class="font-heading text-xl text-white">Transit Education</p> <span class="mt-1 text-sm text-rtalightgray-500">Mobility outreach and travel training help riders gain independence.</span> </div> </a> <a 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