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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Chicago Transit Authority to triple digital advertising network

New contract will generate up to $247.5M in revenues for agency over next five years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

Report makes recommendations for more equitable transit system

Creating a reduced fare program is one of the suggestions by Chicago-based nonprofit Active Transportation Alliance.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

Chicago Transit approves $1.57B operating, $5.1B capital budgets

Ensures continued improvements aimed at providing customers with faster, smoother and safer public transit services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Chicago Transit budget proposal continues modernization, holds fares steady

Will also invest $310 million into the $2.3 billion Red Line extension project extending line by 5.3 miles, with four new stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

Chicago breaks ground on historic 'RPM' rail project

The groundbreaking is the latest project to modernize the Red Line — CTA’s busiest line that serves more than 30% of all rail customers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

CTA debuts buttons to help pregnant riders to find a seat

As part of the "Baby on Board!" pilot program, the free buttons are available through a variety of channels, including online ordering.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Chicago Transit Authority expands DBE, SBE efforts for future projects

Increased efforts are the outgrowth of the successful model CTA created for the 2013 Red Line South Reconstruction Project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

CTA announces TOD planning initiative near Red Line station

Will begin exploring TOD concepts on eight vacant parcels acquired as part of the $280 million reconstruction of the 95th Street terminal.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2019

Chicago set to launch Red-Purple Bypass construction this fall

The RPM Phase One project will make commuting better for CTA riders with improved service and modern, fully accessible stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Training program brings Chinese railcar expertise to Chicago

This spring, nineteen electrical and sheet metal workers traveled to China for classroom and hands-on training.

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