Via’s vision for Chicagoland.
Chicagoland is home to bus rapid transit (BRT), high-frequency bus line, commuter rail, and — of course — its famous L. But how will you make sure your riders can connect to these different modes of transit?
On-demand microtransit can offer high-quality first- and last-mile connections exactly where — and when — your riders need it. Read on to learn how the country’s leading provider of tech-powered transit services can build on the city’s success and deliver microtransit that’s future-proofed.
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Next-generation microtransit: from pilot to public transit.
Cities and transit agencies across the U.S. already trust Via to evolve their services into long-term success stories, leveraging a combination of cutting-edge technology, fine-tuned operations, and electric vehicle expertise that complement traditional fixed-route services.
Explore Chicagoland in Remix.
Local fixed-route buses will still be an important part of Chicagoland’s transit network. But in some areas, delivering service with enough frequency to attract ridership can actually be more expensive with fixed-route than with microtransit.
Explore the Remix map of Chicagoland to see locations where microtransit is likely to be more cost-effective than a fixed-route bus. Toggle layers showing car-free households and poverty rates to see where on-demand can be especially impactful.

“CTA’s ability to remain competitive in 2024 and beyond will require innovation, agility and a financial security and resiliency that allows us to plan and execute boldly. Our goal is to provide our customers with a world-class public transit system that delivers exceptional service, while engaging in—and setting the standard for—industry-leading best practices.”
People, vehicles, and technology: the keys to our success. We've spent a decade honing our operational excellence, through partnerships with more than 650 cities and transit agencies in nearly 50 countries.
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