Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Chicago, IL 60661

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567 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661
http://www.transitchicago.com/
312.836.7000
888.968.7282

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The CTA covers the city of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs.

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CTA celebrated the start of a project that will work to make its Austin Green Line station fully accessible to those with disabilities.
April 1, 2025
As a part of the CTA’s All Stations Accessibility Program, the agency has broken ground on the Austin Green Line station and will work to make all its rail stations fully accessible...
Pace Suburban Bus
Pace CNG bus.
The lack of funding would end all weekend bus service for Pace, eliminate early morning and late evening service for Metra and force CTA to drastically cut back its rail and bus...
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CTA bus.
March 14, 2025
The deployment of the ABLE Systems is part of the Smart Streets pilot program, which aims to use camera technology to automatically enforce parking and standing violations in ...
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Chicago Transit Authority has released its final development concepts for the space under the new ‘L’ tracks between the Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations.
Feb. 28, 2025
As a part of the CTA Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project, design plans include a pedestrian trail, dog parks, playground, fitness area, benches and flexible-use plaza...
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A rendering of the Dan Ryan Red Line station.
Feb. 24, 2025
The plan, which was adopted by the Chicago Plan Commission, will work to create a walkable, mixed-use development near train stations and major bus lines.
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CTA train.
Feb. 14, 2025
Through the pilot, CTA will be using a camera detection system to test for intrusions on the right-of-way at two rail stations.
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CTA bus.
Transforming Transit is a $1.5 billion vision aimed at shaping the future of transit funding and governance ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
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A CTA tactile bus sign.
Jan. 3, 2025
The upgrades provide safer and easier access for individuals using wheelchairs, strollers or other mobility devices.
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The agency stresses that the next couple of years are crucial if it is to avoid resorting to an operating fiscal cliff which would cut services and raise fares.
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CTA train.
Dec. 20, 2024
In an effort to return to pre-pandemic levels of service, the CTA has successfully completed the training and qualifying of more than 200 new rail operators and the hiring of ...

Articles & News

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CTA bus.
March 5, 2025
CTA is launching the frequent network, which will allow its buses to arrive every 10 minutes or sooner on 20 key bus routes, while VIA Metropolitan Transit will be increasing ...
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GDC has appointed Thomas Prendergast as its CEO.<br>CTA chief of staff Nora Leerhsen has been named acting CTA president. Sound Transit has appointed Nadia Anderson, Ph.D., as chief strategy officer. Brian Marshall has been named NORTA’s chief transit officer. APTA has brought on Taria Barron to serve as general counsel. NCTD has hired Adrienne Johnson to serve as the agency’s human resources director.
Jan. 17, 2025
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
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CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. will be retiring from the public transit industry on Jan. 31, 2025, after a 40-year career in public transportation that has included nearly 10 years as CTA president.
Jan. 14, 2025
Carter will be taking on a new career path into the medical leadership field at Saint Anthony Hospital on Chicago’s West Side.
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CTA bus.
Aug. 27, 2024
CTA will be adding new bus services to its schedule to include its increased bus operators while SEPTA will be adding new rail transit services.
Regional Transportation Authority
May 17, 2024
The projects will create a welcoming environment and address real and perceived safety issues at stations serving CTA, Metra and Pace systems.
NTSB
Dec. 13, 2023
NTSB says it will continue its investigation into the CTA’s signal system, braking system and the organic material found on top of the running rails.
NTSB
Nov. 20, 2023
The accident injured 38 people when a Yellow Line train collided with a piece of snow equipment that was on the track for training.
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A rendering of what the rebuilt CTA Lawrence Red Line Station will look like following completion of Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization project.
July 17, 2023
Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization project will see the construction of four new Red Line stations, as well as the reconstruction of a section of track structure...
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A rendering of the future Argyle Station that will be rebuilt as part of Stage B of the Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization Project that will begin this summer.
June 1, 2023
The work is part of the authority’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project and includes new, accessible stations, as well as improvements to deteriorated structures...
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...

Videos & Resources

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June 10, 2016
This week's transit update includes a look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Community Transit, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Chicago Transit Authority ...
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June 3, 2016
This week's update features videos from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), The Rapid, Metropolitan Tranist Authority of Harris County (Metro), Valley Metro and the California...
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April 14, 2014
A look back at CTA news for March 2014.
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Aug. 13, 2013
A look at the July news for CTA, including an update on the Ventra card, reconstruction updates for the Red and Brown lines and reporting that absenteeism rates have dropped since...

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Lighting upgrades performed as part of CTA's Refresh & Renew program; left shows the platform lighting at Belmont Station before upgrades, while the right side has the new lighting installed.
Dec. 16, 2024
Some of the more comprehensive improvements made as part of this program include concrete repairs, removal of outdated fixtures and equipment and fixing utility and plumbing lines...
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CTA train.
Dec. 13, 2024
The partnership will engage in design thinking to propose innovative solutions for transforming South Michigan Avenue into an economic anchor for the south side.
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A rendering of the RLE Project.
Nov. 20, 2024
The RLE Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and careers, even if they ultimately wind up...
Nov. 19, 2024
The outreach program initially launched in January of last year but has been extended by the CTA because of the reported positive impact it has had on the community.
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Proposed conceptual rendering: Looking east from street level.
Nov. 18, 2024
The Clark/Lake Loop Elevated station’s main entrance will be moved as a result of the amended agreement.
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CTA train.
Nov. 5, 2024
The new rail schedule returns rail service levels to pre-COVID-19 pandemic service levels, with some strategic adjustments to better meet current ridership patterns.
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The CTA will be piloting its new bus signage in its Innovation Studio..
Oct. 15, 2024
The two vendors, Global Display Solutions and Papercast, will be testing their new bus signage in the CTA’s Innovation Studio.
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CTA 7000-series railcar.
Oct. 14, 2024
The proposal keeps fares at current levels, delivers more bus and rail service hours than provided in 2019 and fuels new and ongoing investments to either expand or modernize ...
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CTA has launched a long-term strategic planning process, “Powering Our Transit Future”.
Oct. 11, 2024
This is the agency’s first comprehensive strategic planning effort, which will focus on system-wide needs and customer feedback to plan for the years to come.