The phased plan prioritizes the agency’s frontline employees like bus and rail operators, followed by maintenance, infrastructure, and other operations support staff.
The deal includes the purchase of at least 100 new clean-diesel buses and options to purchase an additional 500 buses.
CTA built one of the few terminals in North America that uniquely utilizes SAE J3105 overhead charging systems to maximize in-service time and performance of its Proterra electric bus fleet.
Ronald L. Ester Jr. is responsible for strategic policy development, management, and oversight of safety programs — including construction safety and operational safety.
APTA is urging Congress to invest at least $32 billion in additional emergency funding to keep systems running safely and to protect the jobs of more than 435,000 industry workers.
Also, a new stragetic support center will provide access to more than 32,000 surveillance cameras already installed on CTA property.
Has the potential to reduce boarding times by as much as 50% and improve the overall customer experience.
This is first time the agency will set aside opportunities for SBEs to work directly as prime contractors for engineering services.
The new fund will provide college scholarships and mentoring supports, along with access to career development opportunities.
New contract will generate up to $247.5M in revenues for agency over next five years.