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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...)
12/22/2009 Check Out CTAGifts.com for Unique Holiday Gift Items If you’re looking for unique holiday gift ideas, check out CTAGifts.com for the latest in transit-related gear, accessories and apparel. (More...)
03/11/2010 Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of March 12-14 A Reminder for CTA Customers: Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 14 and clocks are to be set forward one hour. (More...)
03/10/2010 CTA Continues to Add ATM Machines Across the System The Chicago Transit Board today approved a revenue-generating contract to place additional Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at rail stations and employee facilities. The ATM contract will generate a total of at least $1.3 million over the next five years. This is in addition to the $4.7 million contract announced at last month's Board meeting. (More...)
03/05/2010 Additional Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of March 5-7
03/04/2010 Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of March 5-7
02/26/2010 Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of February 26-28
02/19/2010 Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of February 19-21
02/12/2010 Events Affecting CTA Service Beginning the Weekend of February 12-14
02/10/2010 CTA to Issue Bonds to Complete Purchase of New Rail Cars The Chicago Transit Board today approved an ordinance authorizing the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to issue revenue bonds that will allow the agency to purchase 406 rail cars. When the procurement began in 2006, CTA programmed the issuance of bonds as part of its capital spending. The agency now will move forward with those plans. The amount for the bonds is not to exceed $550 million. The total cost of the rail cars is $674 million. (More...)
02/10/2010 Brad Jansen Named Acting General Counsel The Chicago Transit Board today approved the appointment of Brad Jansen as Acting General Counsel. (More...)
02/10/2010 CTA to Add More ATM Machines at Rail Stations Across the System The Chicago Transit Board today approved a revenue-generating contract to place Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at rail stations and employee facilities. The ATM contract will generate a total of at least $4.7 million in revenue for the CTA over the course of the five-year contract. (More...)
02/10/2010 CTA Uses Surveillance Network to Improve Customer Safety With the installation of high definition cameras underway at rail stations, the Chicago Transit Authority today announced that it intends to contribute to community policing efforts by working with local police departments to make images from surveillance cameras available to the public when appropriate. (More...)
02/09/2010 CTA Provides Service to McCormick Place for 2010 Chicago Auto Show Chicago Transit Authority bus routes are a convenient travel option for those heading to the 2010 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place North and South beginning Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 21. Bus service is available during all hours the show is open. (More...)
02/07/2010 CTA Service Reductions and Layoffs Implemented Today Chicago Transit Authority President Richard L. Rodriguez urged customers to visit CTA’s web site or pick up a brochure for information on the restructured operating schedule for CTA buses and trains as service reductions went into effect with the start of service today. (More...)
02/06/2010 Restructured CTA Bus and Train Schedules Begin Sunday Chicago Transit Authority President Richard L. Rodriguez was at CTA’s 77th Street Garage this morning as part of the agency’s continuing effort to prepare riders for the impact of service reductions set to begin Sunday. As part of the fleet preparation for the cutbacks, the agency is closing a 103-year-old bus garage, redistributing buses among its seven remaining garages and readying buses that are being taken out of service. (More...)