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08/13/2010
Testing of CTA’s Prototype Rail Cars
The 5000-series prototype rail cars continue to undergo in-service testing. The 10 prototypes are currently running along the Blue Line. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
Third Highest Rail Ridership in 10 years for Blackhawks Day Celebration
When the Chicago Blackhawks made history by winning the Stanley Cup after 49 years, another type of statistic made the CTA ridership record books. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
New Adopt-A-Station Program Places Emphasis on Commitment to Cleanliness
CTA customers are consistent in their desire for clean and well-maintained stations, and with the help of the communities served by CTA, the new Adopt-A-Station program can now help to further the agency’s efforts. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
Developer Center Makes Service Data Readily Available
The creation of the CTA Developer Center section on the CTA’s web site provides direct and convenient access to CTA service data. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
CTA Update: Security Cameras at Every CTA Rail Station
As part of the CTA’s ongoing commitment to provide a safe environment for customers and employees, another important milestone was reached in June: Every one of CTA’s rail stations is now equipped with one or more security cameras. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
CTA Partners with Office of Tourism to Explore Chicago
The Chicago Office of Tourism and the CTA have partnered to help both visitors and residents navigate their way through Chicago neighborhoods. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
Congratulations City Year Grads
CTA President Richard L. Rodriguez recently joined City Year leadership in congratulating 2010 graduates for completing 1,700 hours of service to Chicago students and communities. (More...)

 

08/13/2010
Bike it to Work or School with CTA
This summer, CTA encourages Chicagoans to dust off their bikes and take to the streets. To promote this environmentally conscious transportation option, CTA personnel demonstrated how to use CTA bike racks at the City of Chicago’s annual Bike to Work week rally held at Daley Plaza on June 18. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
Mayor Daley and CTA Celebrate the Completion of the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project
Earlier this year the CTA celebrated the completion of one of its largest capital improvement projects. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
CTA: Emerging a Healthier Agency
As the nation continues to climb out of this recession, CTA continues to do all it can to protect the long term viability of the agency. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
Meet CTA’s New Operations Team
CTA President Richard L. Rodriguez recently made several key appointments to bus and rail operations management. Meet the CTA’s new operations team. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
Your New BFF: CTA Bus Tracker by Text
Millions already agree: CTA Bus Tracker is among the fastest-rising searches in popularity on Google.* The popular CTA program is a good way for bus customers to manage their wait time. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
CTA Expands Camera Coverage
The CTA continues its efforts to enhance safety and security on its rail and bus system with the recent installation of cameras at 24 Green Line stations. (More...)

 

03/24/2010
DBE Certification Assistance
Get the latest information on CTA’s DBE certification workshops and new Meet and Greet events (More...)

 

03/24/2010
April Showers Bring CTA Gifts
See the latest unique gift items at CTAGifts.com. (More...)

 

12/22/2009
CTA Adopts New DBE Operating Program
The Chicago Transit Board recently approved a new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program which sets a 25 percent annual DBE agency goal in 2010 for contracts funded out of CTA’s operating budget. An amendment to the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act in 2008 requires the CTA to establish a DBE program for non-federally funded contracts effective January 18, 2010. (More...)

 

12/22/2009
CTA Budget Approved Without Fare Increase
On November 12, the Chicago Transit Board approved a $1.27 billion budget for 2010, which averted a fare increase due to an agreement brokered by Governor Quinn’s office. The budget proposes management efficiencies, elimination of more than 1,100 jobs and service reductions. However, an agreement between the State of Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority and the CTA will provide enough funding for the next two years to allow the CTA to maintain current fares. (More...)

 

12/22/2009
CTA Hosts Monthly Certification Workshops for Potential Vendors
The Chicago Transit Authority is hosting a series of workshops to help vendors better understand CTA's procurement process and assist them in registering to do business in the CTA. Specifically, small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) businesses are encouraged to attend. (More...)

 

12/22/2009
CTA Launches Searchable Vendor Database via Web Site
Online Availability of Contract Information Improves Agency’s Transparency: The CTA recently launched a searchable vendor database on its web site, www.transitchicago.com, that allows interested parties access to contract information dating back to 2003. (More...)

 

12/22/2009
CTA Stimulus Projects Underway
The CTA is moving forward with its capital projects using $241 million in federal stimulus funding. This article contains a brief look at the projects we are doing with stimulus funding. (More...)

 
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