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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Chicago Transit amends ad guidelines

While the CTA will allow the advertisement of alcoholic beverages, the ordinance restricts the ads to specific areas and sets additional conditions.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 22, 2012

Transit moves to open fare payment

While the technology is still evolving, transit systems are hoping to outsource collection activities, reduce risk, and refocus time and effort on meeting their core goal: transporting people.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2012

Chicago Transit approved to pursue PPPs

Firms will seek new funding options to improve Red/Purple lines.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2011

Chicago Transit to reinstate workers, extend program

Individuals participating in the apprentice program include sheltered women who've suffered domestic abuse, ex-offenders who've been convicted of non-violent crime, and individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, among others.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

CTA completes 'L' security camera installations

In the last five months, images pulled from CTA surveillance cameras have assisted Chicago police in the arrest of at least 47 individuals for crimes committed either on or near CTA property.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2011

Chicago Transit joins Facebook, Twitter

Also launching is the CTA Budget Ideas Board — an online feedback forum for the proposed 2012 budget — and the new CTA Updates, a subscription text/email service for customers to receive alerts on any unplanned events affecting service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2011

Chicago transit to cut 200 positions, benefits

As the Chicago Transit Authority prepares to release its 2012 budget, it also revised its sick and vacation policies. The personnel cuts will save the agency approximately $22 million annually at a time when the agency is facing a $277 million deficit. The sick and vacation leave policy changes will save the agency an estimated $15 million over the next six years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

Bombardier to supply Chicago for $1B

The Chicago Transit Authority has placed orders for 300 additional Bombardier Transportation rapid transit cars in addition to the 406 it contracted for in 2006. The 5000-Series cars will be the first in the agency’s fleet to utilize alternating current propulsion, a technology that permits dynamic braking regeneration.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2011

Chicago Transit Authority enhancing security

Will double the number of security cameras across the rail system, while also working with police to enhance security for passengers. Chicago police will deploy teams, called Wolfpacks, as well as plainclothes officers to patrol the system.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Chicago Transit to install LED signs at bus shelters

The signs will be strategically placed at bus stops, with at least one in each ward and where higher numbers of boardings occur, and also at busy transfer and connection locations.

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