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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 29, 2024

Chicago Adding New Bus Priority Lanes

The work builds upon previous transit projects on Chicago Avenue, creating a nearly continuous 3.9-mile bus lane from Grand to Ashland and from Milwaukee to Michigan Avenue.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2024

Carter, Flowers Join Mpact's Board

Mpact, formerly Rail~Volution, has shaped and advanced the movement for transit-oriented communities for nearly 30 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 17, 2024

Chicago Ridership Continues to Climb

So far in 2024, the CTA has experienced 13 days where ridership has exceeded one million.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2024

RTA Selects 8 Station Activation Projects to Improve Public Safety

Selected projects will bring activities near transit, create a welcoming environment, and help address real or perceived public safety issues.

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