The agency and Walsh-Fluor held a contest for elementary school students to suggest a name for the gantry as part of a contest and educational opportunity for young students to learn more about construction and the RPM project happening next to their school.
In the face of COVID-19’s impact on transit ridership, this initial phase of “Forward for All” aims to strengthen this trust and pride in the region’s transit system by building awareness of the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits of public transportation.
Officers will be divided into teams that are an extension of CPD’s overall effort to address and reduce violence in Chicago.
Security guards have been assigned to teams responsible for patrolling targeted locations during key hours of operation, including teams deployed to travel both the Red and Blue line trains during the day and overnight hours.
CTA’s existing bus fleet is housed at seven bus garages across the service region and serviced at a heavy maintenance facility on Chicago’s Far South Side — all of which will need to be substantially upgraded and retrofitted with charging infrastructure required to operate electric buses.
FTA’s Pilot Program for TOD Planning supports local planning and strategies to increase transit access and encourage ridership through mixed-use and mixed-income development near public transportation projects.
METRO caught up with the winner of its 2020 Innovative Solutions Award to discover a bit more about what truly sets them apart.
Over 10 million rides have been taken using the three types of unlimited-ride passes since introducing the promotional discounts Memorial Day weekend.
A total of 49 projects in 46 states and territories will receive funding through the program.
Eight of the railcars are fully wrapped in artwork from Chicago-based artist team Nick Cave and Bob Faust with the intent of engaging and connecting riders as the city reopens.
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