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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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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2019

Chicago training series to help SBEs, DBEs compete for rail modernization work

The RPM Small Business Educational Series will begin later this month and continue through September.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

Chicago launches program to prioritize bus service on popular routes

Mayor Emanuel allocated $5 million toward unsnarling bus slow zones at bottlenecks and pinch points to improve service.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2019

Chicago completes surveillance camera upgrade on rail system

In total, 660 existing cameras were upgraded and 340 cameras were added.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

Chicago transits team to launch transit funding awareness campaign

Will encourage riders to contact state representatives and senators to urge their support for a long-term capital bill.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Apple Pay coming to New York, Portland, and Chicago

Specific details on how it will work or when each city will get Apple Pay support were not discussed.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

CTA, CRRC Sifang mark hiring of first railcar assembly employees

The first group of production workers will travel to China next week for highly specialized training in assembling the new railcars.

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