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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

Chicago Agencies Detail Possible Service Cuts, Need for Action

The $770 million budget shortfall that agencies face beginning in 2026 threatens unprecedented cuts to CTA, Metra, and Pace services, the scale of which are now coming into clearer view.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Chicago Takes Next Step Toward Automatic Bus Lane Enforcement

Hayden AI is responsible for performing a manual review of violations data before transferring data to the City of Chicago for final determination and violation issuance.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

Biz Briefs: STV, New Flyer, and Genetec

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2025

Officials Celebrate Funding for Chicago Transit at New Pace Markham Facility

The Driving a Cleaner Illinois-Volkswagen award marks the largest grant awarded by the IEPA to date.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Chicago Regional Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 361 million rides. Adding 35 million rides over 2023 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Phoenix.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2025

Chicago's Dorval Carter Announces Retirement

His retirement ends a 40-year career in public transportation that has included nearly 10 years as CTA president.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2025

Chicago Lands $1.97B Federal Grant for Red Line Extension Project

The project will address inequalities in access and economic investment in predominantly Black and disadvantaged neighborhoods in the city.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2025

Chicago Completes Accessibility Improvements at 100 Bus Stops

Upgrades have been made to 200 bus stops since 2022, as part of a broader effort to enhance access and inclusivity for transit users

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2024

Chicago Fully Restores Bus Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Nineteen bus routes are receiving additional service under the winter schedule, as the CTA continues to add more bus operators — the result of the agency’s aggressive recruiting and hiring efforts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

Chicago Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers

The Red Line Extension Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and careers, even if they ultimately wind up working for employers and projects beyond CTA.

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