Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Press Releases

CTA
A CTA tactile bus sign.
The upgrades provide safer and easier access for individuals using wheelchairs, strollers or other mobility devices.
Jan. 3, 2025
CDOT
CDOT, Lyft unveil new Divvy member benefit.
Divvy members can now park an e-bike or e-scooter near a full Divvy station without docking fees, allowing members to park within 130 feet of a full station.
Aug. 16, 2024
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CTA re-opens Damen Green Line station.
The new Damen Green Line station fills a 1.5-mile service gap between Ashland and California stops, restoring rail service to the neighborhood for the first time since the original...
Aug. 7, 2024
CTA
CTA and CDOT revealed the first five corridors that will be evaluated for bus priority infrastructure as part of the Better Streets for Buses Plan.
Utilizing an Invest in Cook grant to conduct a Bus Priority Corridor Study, CTA and CDOT plan to examine Pulaski Road, Western Avenue, Cottage Grove Avenue, Fullerton Avenue and...
June 28, 2024
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CTA and CDOT are investing in dedicated bus lanes along Chicago Avenue.
The work builds upon previous transit projects on Chicago Avenue, creating a nearly continuous 3.9 mile bus lane from Grand to Ashland and from Milwaukee Avenue to Michigan Avenue...
May 29, 2024
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CTA electric bus.
The plan lays the groundwork for improved bus services citywide through ongoing investments in street, signal and sidewalk infrastructure.
Dec. 1, 2023
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has launched the Chicago Hub Improvement Program.
The program will invest nearly $1.1 billion in regional rail infrastructure, upgrade Chicago’s Union Station and improve performance and reduce delays while strengthening the ...
Aug. 4, 2023
CTA
Chicago Avenue “Pop-up Essential” bus only lanes
The bus only lanes support faster, more reliable bus service along one of Chicago’s busiest corridors.
Dec. 12, 2022
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The public forum aims to create a safer, more equitable transportation system.
June 30, 2022