Chicago's new transit money will first revive disability ride-share program
Governor JB Pritzker’s signature on the new transit funding bill will inject an additional $1.5 billion annually into Illinois’ underfunded transit systems. However, the funds will not begin flowing until the latter half of 2026, when new taxes are projected to generate around $320 million for transit improvements.
During a Thursday meeting of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), officials confirmed that an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ride-share program, previously slated for termination, will be revived using part of the new funding.
“This is part of a historic transit funding package passed last week in Springfield,” officials stated during the special meeting.
While 2026 funding will stabilize workforce levels and restart disability transit programs, larger-scale transformation of public transit is anticipated in 2027. That is when a full $1.2 billion in new funding is expected to be distributed among CTA, Metra, and Pace.
The RTA board also approved updated budget figures for 2026, earmarking $56 million to Pace’s Taxi Access Program (TAP) and Ride-share Access Program (RAP).
Author’s Summary
The state’s transit overhaul begins modestly in 2026 by restoring ADA ride-share services, paving the way for major improvements planned for 2027.
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