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Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

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The CTA covers the city of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs.

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A CTA bus sits at a bus stop.
These make 16 Frequent Network routes, with four more additions scheduled for December.
Aug. 18, 2025
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CTA blue line train sits at the O'Hare station
The Refresh & Renew program seeks to improve transit for all across the Chicago area system.
Aug. 6, 2025
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group of people stand in a line at ground level underneath the newly renovated Argyle red line station
The new, larger stations replace ones that were over 100 years old, bringing updated amenities to Chicago transit users.
July 22, 2025
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A rendering of the Michigan Avenue station platform view.
The internship is between Chicago Public Schools, CTA and RSP-JV that brings real-world STEM experiences to high school students directly in their community.
July 17, 2025
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The Ventra app.
The pass allows unlimited rides on the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace in a single day.
June 23, 2025
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CTA train.
The locations of the vending machines were strategically selected based on geographic analysis that highlighted areas of heightened opioid-related emergency medical responses ...
June 16, 2025
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Chicago Transit Authority train approaches a passenger platform after a tight curve. A sign warns of the danger of trespass onto the tracks.
The Chicago Transit Authority is advancing a second pilot to test technology that can detect intrusions on the rail right-of-way.
June 13, 2025
The Chicago Transit Authority will sell its vacant South Side property to City Colleges for a new health care campus in Washington Park.
June 12, 2025
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An example of how Together We Go artwork will look inside Muni buses.
The goal of the campaign is to provide data-based tools and marketing materials any U.S. transit agency can use to increase ridership and revenue.
May 20, 2025
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Lighting upgrades performed as part of CTA's Refresh & Renew program; left shows the platform lighting at Belmont Station before upgrades, while the right side has the new lighting installed.
CTA’s ongoing station revitalization program renews its efforts to improve its transit environment for riders and employees.
April 25, 2025

Videos

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This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
June 10, 2016
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This week's update features videos from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), The Rapid, Metropolitan Tranist Authority of Harris County (Metro), Valley Metro and the California...
June 3, 2016
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A look back at CTA news for March 2014.
April 14, 2014
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A look at the July news for CTA, including an update on the Ventra card, reconstruction updates for the Red and Brown lines and reporting that absenteeism rates have dropped since...
Aug. 13, 2013

Podcasts

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Infrastructure Technology Podcast
In episode five, Brandon Lewis discusses STV's partnership with the CTA on its Innovation Studio pilot program.

News

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The fare gate area at a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line subway station, with a red overhead sign directing riders to Red Line trains and rows of turnstile-style fare gates equipped with contactless payment readers accepting Ventra, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
The pilot looks to address aging technology and fare evasion in the system.
July 17, 2026
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A circular blue and red Chicago Transit Authority sign with the 'cta' wordmark hangs beneath an elevated track structure, flanked by illuminated train and bus pictogram signs, with an ornate stone and brick building facade visible above.
The funding will support further design work on the Forest Park Branch Rebuild project and upgrades to the Division/Austin bus turnaround.
July 13, 2026
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A Chicago Transit Authority train.
Since commencing in 2019, the project has modernized and replaced just over two miles of 100-year-old elevated track between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr and rebuilt four stations....
July 2, 2026
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A Chicago Transit Authority elevated rail train passes through the Loop on the iconic 'L' structure, photographed from street level against a clear blue sky with downtown skyscrapers rising in the background.
The group is made up of local transit agencies and local, state and federal law enforcement bodies.
May 20, 2026
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An aerial architectural rendering of the proposed 111th Street Station, showing a elevated rail platform with red canopy structures spanning a tree-lined median corridor between dense urban blocks.
The project will add a 5.5-mile connection to the system in the Far South Side of Chicago.
April 29, 2026
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A rendering of a child-sized bench at a CTA station.
The agency will continue expanding its Refresh & Renew program and will invest $6.5 million in rail and bus stop location improvements.
April 23, 2026
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A row of Divvy bike-share bicycles docked at a station at Madison Street and Damen Avenue in Chicago, with the United Center arena visible in the background. The white and light blue bikes display both the Divvy and Lyft logos. A Divvy kiosk with a 'Ride. Return.' information panel stands at the head of the dock. The foreground bikes are electric-assist models with front cargo baskets and integrated locking mechanisms.
The move looks to get more passengers connected with first- and last-mile solutions to improve transit trips.
April 13, 2026
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Police officers on a CTA train.
The plan is CTA's formal response to an FTA Special Directive issued in December and details how the agency will significantly expand the law enforcement surge it launched in...
March 12, 2026
City of Chicago
The city of Chicago and the Chicago Transit Authority are seeking transit-oriented mixed-use proposals for a 2.5-acre site adjacent the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line station in Roseland.
The 95th/Dan Ryan Station serves more than 20,000 daily rail and bus passengers while 95th Street accommodates more than 33,000 daily vehicles.
Feb. 5, 2026
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The Chicago Transit Board has approved the awarding of an agreement with Sandbox Carbon to advance the piloting of activated carbon filters installed on eight Chicago Transit Authority 5000-Series railcars to mitigate the smell of cigarette smoke and other odors that negatively impact the customer experience as part of CTA’s Innovation Studio.
The initiative is part of CTA’s Innovation Studio and the new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters.
Jan. 16, 2026

Articles

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CTA bus.
CTA is launching the frequent network, which will allow its buses to arrive every 10 minutes or sooner on 20 key bus routes, while VIA Metropolitan Transit will be increasing ...
March 5, 2025
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GDC has appointed Thomas Prendergast as its CEO. CTA chief of staff Nora Leerhsen has been named acting CTA president. Sound Transit has appointed Nadia Anderson, Ph.D., as chief strategy officer. Brian Marshall has been named NORTA’s chief transit officer. APTA has brought on Taria Barron to serve as general counsel. NCTD has hired Adrienne Johnson to serve as the agency’s human resources director.
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Jan. 17, 2025
Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois
CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. will be retiring from the public transit industry on Jan. 31, 2025, after a 40-year career in public transportation that has included nearly 10 years as CTA president.
Carter will be taking on a new career path into the medical leadership field at Saint Anthony Hospital on Chicago’s West Side.
Jan. 14, 2025
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CTA bus.
CTA will be adding new bus services to its schedule to include its increased bus operators while SEPTA will be adding new rail transit services.
Aug. 27, 2024
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA has selected eight station projects that will promote fun activities near transit stations and stops, as well as promote a welcoming, safe environment.
The projects will create a welcoming environment and address real and perceived safety issues at stations serving CTA, Metra and Pace systems.
May 17, 2024
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A photo of the CTA versus snow removal machine accident scene with labels provided by the NTSB.
NTSB says it will continue its investigation into the CTA’s signal system, braking system and the organic material found on top of the running rails.
Dec. 13, 2023
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NTSB investigators and CTA employees examine the site of the Nov. 16 accident where a CTA Yellow Line train collided with a piece of snow equipment.
The accident injured 38 people when a Yellow Line train collided with a piece of snow equipment that was on the track for training.
Nov. 20, 2023
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A rendering of what the rebuilt CTA Lawrence Red Line Station will look like following completion of Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization project.
Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization project will see the construction of four new Red Line stations, as well as the reconstruction of a section of track structure...
July 17, 2023
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A rendering of the future Argyle Station that will be rebuilt as part of Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization Project that will begin this summer.
The work is part of the authority’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project and includes new, accessible stations, as well as improvements to deteriorated structures...
June 1, 2023
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...
May 8, 2023

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The Chicago Transit Authority issued three requests for proposals to redevelop three parcels of land for the Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project.
The redevelopment of the parcels is part of the 2018 TOD plan that established redevelopment strategies to bring lasting benefits to residents, businesses and transit riders. ...
Dec. 29, 2025
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A New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus on Decatur Street in French Quarter.
The Chicago RTA’s budget includes $4.32 billion in operating expenses while New Orleans RTA’s budget includes federal funding to continue supporting major transit projects.
Dec. 22, 2025
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The image displays a close up shot of a wheel well of a CTA bus displaying the CTA logo.
The new schedule will add four routes to the Frequent Network while improving midday, nighttime and weekend service.
Dec. 18, 2025
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A CTA train pulled up to a station platform.
Agency plans to expand and enhance program efforts next year
Dec. 12, 2025
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The image shows the current, outdated stations that's to be demolished in January.
The new station is set to feature ADA compliance upgrades and safety improvements.
Dec. 10, 2025
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A CTA train sits at the O'Hare station.
The budget allows the CTA to continue service without a fare hike while still expanding services.
Nov. 17, 2025
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CTA buses drive down the street through heavy traffic.
Six buses will be outfitted with the ABLE system that checks for parking and standing violations in bus and bike lanes.
Oct. 16, 2025
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A CTA bus.
All budget options include a fare increase on the CTA system for the first time since 2018.
Oct. 15, 2025
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The Racine station entrance.
The station was completely rebuilt to accommodate an elevator as part of Phase 1 of the Forest Park Branch Rebuild.
Oct. 14, 2025
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The Chicago Transit Authority Elevated Train crossing a bridge in downtown Chicago.
The T&I hosted a closed-door roundtable to improve safety on public transit while U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy called for transit agencies to hold themselves accountable for ...
Sept. 23, 2025
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CTA train.
The stations that were chosen for the six month pilot were based on community input and data that zeroed in on areas with higher opioid-related emergencies.
Sept. 17, 2025
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Passengers walk to in incoming subway train.
The agency looks to address language barriers and rail operation training gaps.
Sept. 10, 2025