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Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday joined Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Mike Quigley, CTA and other officials for the official grand opening of the Argyle Red Line station, one of four stations that opened on July 20, 2025, as part of the CTA’s historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project. Read More about Mayor Johnson Joins Sen. Durbin, Reps. Schakowsky and Quigley and CTA to Open Four New, Fully Accessible CTA Red Line Stations as Part of CTA’s Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

CTA today opened its new Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations as part of the $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project and, to mark the special occasion, CTA celebrated with customers on a commemorative “first ride” train between the new Bryn Mawr and Berwyn Red Line stations. Read More about CTA Customers Enjoy Ceremonial “First Ride” on the New Red, Purple Line Elevated Tracks, Including Stops at the New, Fully Accessible Bryn Mawr and Berwyn Stations as Part of CTA’s Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the agency will begin on July 28, 2023 the final major stage of the transformational Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Modernization project, which is part of CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project. This stage includes the construction of four new, fully accessible Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr. This phase of work will be completed and the new stations opened in 2025. Read More about CTA’s Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project Final Major Stage, Stage B, to Begin July 28, 2023

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced today that construction for the Red-Purple Bypass is set to begin this fall. The bypass is a major component of Phase One of CTA’s Red Purple Modernization (RPM) program, which will also rebuild the century-old rail structure between the Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations. Work performed as part of RPM Phase One will make commuting better for all CTA riders with improved service and modern, fully accessible stations. Read More about CTA ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF RED AND PURPLE MODERNIZATION (RPM) PROJECT BEGINS THIS FALL

Take CTA to the best baseball rivalry – Cubs vs. Sox! CTA will provide additional service this week for the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field. Read More about Take CTA to the ballgame! CTA to Provide Extra Service for Crosstown Classic Games

The CTA announced it will conduct a study with Pace of bus service along a busy 11-mile portion of South Halsted to determine ways to jointly improve service reliability and safety, as part of CTA’s ongoing efforts to improve bus service for customers. Read More about CTA to Study Bus Service Improvements on South Halsted

More than 90 percent of Red Line South customers have been using the extensive alternate service the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is providing during the historic reconstruction project—including thousands of customers taking advantage of free bus shuttles and discounted bus rides. Read More about CTA Provides Update on Red Line South Customer Ridership Trends

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The Chicago Transit Board today approved the leasing of five retail and concession spaces at CTA rail stations along the Red, Blue and Pink lines. The lease agreements, with terms for up to five years with one five-year extension option, were approved following a competitive procurement process and are expected to generate more than $700,000 in additional revenue for the CTA over the next five years.​ Read More about CTA Signs Five New Tenants for Concession Spaces Along the Red, Blue and Pink Lines

The Chicago Transit Board today passed a resolution supporting the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) commitment to further develop and implement meaningful and proactive accessibility initiatives consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The resolution is in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the landmark piece of legislation enacted on July 26, 1990. The Board also approved the appointment of new 2010 ADA Advisory Committee members. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Resolves to Support CTA’s Continued Accessibility Initiatives