Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Chicago, IL 60661

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About Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

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567 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661
http://www.transitchicago.com/
312.836.7000
888.968.7282

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

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Infrastructure

CTA, CDOT launch Chicago's first Better Streets for Buses Plan

Dec. 1, 2023
The plan lays the groundwork for improved bus services citywide through ongoing investments in street, signal and sidewalk infrastructure.
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Management

Chicago Transit Board approves CTA’s 2024 operating budget

Nov. 16, 2023
The budget will keep all fares at current levels, maintain the delivery of existing bus and rail services and anticipates adding more service to meet growing ridership demand....
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Bus

Pace celebrates launch of Pulse Dempster Line

Nov. 13, 2023
The Pulse Dempster Line provides premium bus service with limited stops, modern stations and frequent service every 15 to 20 minutes.
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Safety & Security

CTA begins installments of new ADA compliant faregates

Nov. 13, 2023
The new faregates are part of ongoing efforts by the CTA to enhance the customer experience and expand accessibility to all its riders.
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CTA releases proposed $1.99 billion 2024 operating budget

Oct. 20, 2023
The proposed operating budget by the CTA takes into account the operating costs of maintaining the current fare levels and accessibility to riders, as well as makes room for plans...
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Safety & Security

CTA launches awareness campaign on dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks

Oct. 18, 2023
The campaign features a series of messages warning of the dangers of activities and complements CTA’s existing rail safety information at every rail station and in every rail ...
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Infrastructure

CTA’s RLE Project to receive another $100 million in federal funding

Oct. 13, 2023
The funding comes from the federal CMAQ/Carbon Reduction Program and moves the project closer to the CTA’s goal of breaking ground in 2025.
Safety & Security

CTA crime continues downward trend in September

Oct. 12, 2023
Overall transit crime is down 12 percent year to date, as well as a 12 percent drop compared to September 2022 and violent crime is down nine percent year to date.
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Maulik Vaishnav joins RTA team as senior deputy executive director of planning and capital programming
Management

RTA of Northern Illinois appoints Maulik Vaishnav as senior deputy executive director of planning and capital programming

Vaishnav will coordinate with the CTA, Metra, Pace, other government entities, civic partners and department staff to support regional and local planning and programs.
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CTA celebrates 15 years of Second Chance Program

Oct. 2, 2023
The program provides training, educational opportunities and support that helps participants gain valuable work experience and get back on their feet.

Articles & News

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Infrastructure

NTSB preliminary data shows design flaw in braking system of CTA Yellow Line train accident

Nov. 20, 2023
The accident injured 38 people when a Yellow Line train collided with a piece of snow equipment that was on the track for training.
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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.
Infrastructure

Final major stage of CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization Phase One to begin July 28

July 17, 2023
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...
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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.
Infrastructure

CTA ready to start Stage B of Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization Project this summer

June 1, 2023
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...
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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.
Vehicles

FTA awards more than $700 million to six agencies for rail car replacement

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...
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Four transit agencies were recognized on April 21, 2023, Earth Day, for their efforts to reduce their carbon footprints by the Federal Transit Administration.
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FTA recognizes four transit agencies with climate challenge awards

April 21, 2023
New York MTA, CTA, Everett Transit and MVTA earned the honors by participating in the FTA’s challenge that developed strategies to reduce emissions.
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CTA holds hiring fair to kick off Second Chance Month

April 10, 2023
The month promotes the importance agencies, individuals and communities play in supporting the safe and successful reentry of people returning from incarceration.
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

CTA targets 29 stations for sprucing up in 2023 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program

April 7, 2023
The program is designed to keep stations in a state of good repair and improve the transit environment for both employees and riders.
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CTA signed an MOU with the U.S. Army to become part of its Partnership for Your Success Program, which is a recruitment initiative that helps Army veterans transition back to civilian life and jobs.
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CTA and U.S. Army sign MOU to recruit veterans

The Army’s Partnership for Your Success Program prepares soldiers for careers outside of the military.
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Fare Collection

Fare system developments: NCTD, BMO Financial, Pace and CTA

Feb. 16, 2023
Northern San Diego County, Calif., Coaster customers, Canadian transit riders and Chicago region transit users will be able to take advantage of new discounts, new fare options...
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CTA's Racine Blue Line station will undergo work to make it accessible as part of the authority's All Stations Accessibility Program.
Facilities

CTA awards contract to renovate Racine Blue Line station with accessibility and tech improvements

The station, originally constructed in 1958, is the ninth station to advance through CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program that aims to make 100 percent of the authority’s ...

Videos & Resources

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Mass Transit Weekly Update 6/10/2016

June 10, 2016
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 ...
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Mass Transit Weekly Update 6/3/2016

June 3, 2016
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...
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Fare Collection

CTA News in Review - March 2014

April 14, 2014
A look back at CTA news for March 2014.
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CTA News In Review - July 2013

Aug. 13, 2013
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...

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Infrastructure

CTA to begin final stage of North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction Project as part of REM Phase One Project

Sept. 28, 2023
The final stage will feature the completion of new elevated track structure north of Belmont station and reaching the two-thirds completion point for the section of the project...
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CTA will complete work on its Forest Park Branch Rebuild Project with trains resuming normal service early Oct. 8, which is the morning of the Chicago Marathon - one of the city's biggest annual events.
Infrastructure

CTA $268 million Forest Park Branch Rebuild reaches completion of Phase 1 of project

Sept. 25, 2023
Phase 1 track work will be completed on Sunday, October 8 which will allow for the Loomis St. auxiliary entrance of the Racine station to re-open.
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CTA begins search for contractor for Red Line Extension Project

Sept. 15, 2023
The agency has issued a Request for Proposals to three contracting teams pre-selected by CTA earlier in 2023.
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Safety & Security

Crime on CTA down for second consecutive month

Sept. 13, 2023
In August, overall transit crime was down 12 percent year to date and 35 percent compared to August 2022 and violent crime was down 16 percent year to date and 13 percent compared...
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Infrastructure

CTA’s Red Line Extension project in line for $1.97 billion FTA grant

Sept. 11, 2023
The grant would be the largest transit infrastructure grant awarded to CTA in the agency’s history.
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Management

Denise W. Barreto named CTA's first ever chief equity and engagement officer

Aug. 31, 2023
The opening of the chief equity and engagement officer position is a part of CTA's movement to encourage equity and diversity initiatives institutionalized across the agency.
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Safety & Security

Measurable progress made during first year of CTA’s ‘Meeting the Moment’ Action Plan

Aug. 28, 2023
Nearly every measure outlined for each of the five guiding pillars in the plan has been implemented, helping drive positive results for both CTA riders and employees.
Infrastructure

First phase of CTA's work on Forest Park Branch Rebuild rail project approaching completion

Aug. 16, 2023
The Forest Park Branch Rebuild is being worked on in two parts, with the first expected to conclude Aug. 20.
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Safety & Security

CTA crime declines in July

Aug. 11, 2023
According to statistics released by the Chicago Police Department, overall transit crime was down nine percent year to date and 21 percent compared to July 2022 and violent crime...