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NewsJanuary 21, 2022

FTA Awards $11M in TOD Grants

FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning supports local planning and strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership through mixed-use and mixed-income development near public transportation projects.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2021

Chicago Transit Authority Honored for Leadership, Innovation

METRO caught up with the winner of its 2020 Innovative Solutions Award to discover a bit more about what truly sets them apart.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2021

CTA’S Promotional Pass Increases Ridership

Over 10 million rides have been taken using the three types of unlimited-ride passes since introducing the promotional discounts Memorial Day weekend.

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NewsJune 25, 2021

FTA Awards $182M in Low or No Emission Grants

A total of 49 projects in 46 states and territories will receive funding through the program.

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NewsJune 8, 2021

CTA Unveils Mobile Artwork for Green Line Railcars

Eight of the railcars are fully wrapped in artwork from Chicago-based artist team Nick Cave and Bob Faust with the intent of engaging and connecting riders as the city reopens.

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NewsMarch 12, 2021

CTA Launches COVID Vaccination Plan for Employees

The phased plan prioritizes the agency’s frontline employees like bus and rail operators, followed by maintenance, infrastructure, and other operations support staff.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2021

Nova Bus to Supply CTA With Clean-Diesel Buses

The deal includes the purchase of at least 100 new clean-diesel buses and options to purchase an additional 500 buses.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2020

Innovative Solutions Awards: Clean Technology

CTA built one of the few terminals in North America that uniquely utilizes SAE J3105 overhead charging systems to maximize in-service time and performance of its Proterra electric bus fleet.

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NewsAugust 5, 2020

MBTA Names New Chief Safety Officer

Ronald L. Ester Jr. is responsible for strategic policy development, management, and oversight of safety programs — including construction safety and operational safety.

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NewsJuly 29, 2020

APTA, CEOs Urge Congress to Provide Emergency Funding to Transit

APTA is urging Congress to invest at least $32 billion in additional emergency funding to keep systems running safely and to protect the jobs of more than 435,000 industry workers.

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