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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

CTA Launches Free Face Mask Pilot Program

Initially, the pilot program will feature disposable mask dispensers on 200 buses serving 20 bus routes serving all areas of the city.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

CTA to pilot all-door boarding on two bus routes

Has the potential to reduce boarding times by as much as 50% and improve the overall customer experience.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Chicago Transit budget proposal continues modernization, holds fares steady

Will also invest $310 million into the $2.3 billion Red Line extension project extending line by 5.3 miles, with four new stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

Chicago breaks ground on historic 'RPM' rail project

The groundbreaking is the latest project to modernize the Red Line — CTA’s busiest line that serves more than 30% of all rail customers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

Chicago Transit adds 500 cameras to upgrade security efforts

Will add 1,000 new cameras and upgrade more than 3,000 older-model cameras to the latest-generation high-definition models.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2018

CTA seeking corporate sponsorships for iconic assets

The Superlative Group was awarded the contract based on its successful track record in monetizing transit agency assets throughout the U.S.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

Chicago Transit unveils newly modernized Blue Line station

In addition to accessibility upgrades, the project improved station and platform lighting, installed new security cameras, and provided new CTA Bus and Train Tracker displays.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

CTA upgrading security cameras as part of 'Safe and Secure' program

Work is underway to upgrade old cameras to high-definition and add new cameras at four stations along the Blue Line.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Chicago Transit awards Proterra $32M order for battery-electric buses

The buses will include new passenger information screens to show real-time travel information and other service information.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

CTA upgrades 600 security cameras for rail safety program launch

Along with lighting improvements along the Green Line, the upgrade kicks off the first of several phases of the Safe & Secure program.

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