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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced the start of the next two major Blue Line station improvement projects, as part of the Mayor’s historic, $492 million Your New Blue program – the Belmont Blue Gateway project and the renovation and modernization of the Jefferson Park Transit Center. Read More about Mayor Emanuel and CTA Kick Off Next Phase of Blue Line Modernization

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced the CTA is adding more than 600 new high-definition security cameras to its rail system—upgrades that will modernize the camera system and make it entirely high-definition. Read More about Mayor Emanuel and CTA Launch Safe and Secure Program

CTA recommends allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes ahead of time. More information about purchasing fares is below. Read More about CTA: Extra Service for Hall & Oates, Shania Twain and U2 Concerts; Baseball Games

CTA is the most affordable and convenient way to get to Chicago’s best baseball rivalry! Our additional service ensures you get to the game in time to cheer on your favorite team. Read More about Take CTA “Out to the Ballgame!” Extra Service for Crosstown Cup Games this Weekend

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the Chicago Transit Authority has approved an agreement to bring Chicago Market, a grocery co-op and community space, to the historic Gerber Building at the Wilson Red Line Station. The new market will provide CTA customers and local residents access to local, fresh food and was made possible by the $203 million reconstruction of the Wilson Station. Read More about Mayor Emanuel Announces New CTA Wilson Station will be Home to the Chicago Market, a Unique Grocery Co-Op in Uptown

The award-winning Ventra transit app has transformed the way many CTA, Metra and Pace customers purchase fares, allowing them to buy multiple-day passes, add value to their Ventra cards and manage their accounts conveniently from their phones and mobile devices. Read More about Popular Ventra Transit App Now Accepts Apple Pay

CTA recommends allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes ahead of time. More information about purchasing fares is below. Read More about CTA: Extra Service for Kygo Concert, Baseball Games this Weekend

The Chicago Transit Authority today is taking the next major step in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s transformational Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM), the largest CTA project in the agency’s history that will significantly modernize, improve and increase rail service in Chicago for decades to come. Read More about CTA Moves Forward on Transformational Red and Purple Modernization Program (RPM)

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna M. Valenica today officially launched the CityKey program. CityKey is a 3-in-1 card serving as a government-issued ID, Ventra card and library card all in one. While the card allows holders to pick up a prescription, sign a lease or get married, it also offers all Chicagoans an array of benefits and discounts to more than 30 businesses, cultural and financial institutions, restaurants and sports teams throughout the city. Read More about Mayor Emanuel and City Clerk Valencia Officially Launch the Chicago CityKey Program

CTA recommends allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes ahead of time. More information about purchasing fares is below. Read More about CTA: Extra Service for Bon Jovi Concert and Cubs Games this Weekend