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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2024

Chicago's New Chatbot Program Seeing Early Success

Early data shows the communication tool has been successful and widely used, making it easier for customers to provide feedback and report issues in real-time.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2024

Chicago Continues to Increase Rail Service

The news marks a major milestone in CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to deliver pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

Chicago Transit Launches Bus Vision Project

The Bus Vision Project will shape how CTA reimagines its bus network and what improvements it should implement in the future.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2024

Ridership Growth Growth Continues on All 3 Major Chicago Transit Systems

The latest figures represent nearly 14% year-over-year growth for all fixed routes on three service boards combined.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Chicago Launches First of Two Planned Wellness Centers

CTA University is the first facility to be equipped with the feature and is where CTA provides training to new and existing employees.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2024

Chicago RTA’s Board Approves Regional Day Pass Pilot Launch

The pass pilot will be launched this year on the Ventra App after the vendor completes development and testing. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2024

HNTB Names New Rail Program Manager

Greg Lorenzi brings more than 30 years of experience in rail systems, transit, urban infrastructure, and strategic development to his new role.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 12, 2024

Chicago Hits Average Weekday Ridership of 1M in May

Ridership on bus routes that received additional scheduled service was up 10% on weekdays in May compared to March, while the other bus routes also saw gains of 3%.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2024

American Bus Association Urges Fair Competition For DNC Bus Services

In a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of the ABA, expressed deep concern over efforts to impede private bus operators' fair participation in providing public transportation services for national events, as mandated by federal law.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2024

Chicago to Begin Advance Construction on Red Line

The RLE project is a 5.6-mile extension of the Red Line starting at 95th Street Terminal to the vicinity of 130th Street and includes building four new, accessible stations near 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th Street.

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