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2016 brought a host of improvements to CTA customers—from additional and improved bus and rail service to continued modernization of stations, trains and buses. CTA also continued its increased focus on improving the customer experience through new technologies and programs designed to provide faster, smoother and more convenient commutes. Read More about CTA Continued Historic Investment, Service Improvements in 2016

The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for traveling to events around Chicago this weekend, including New Year’s Eve celebrations such as the fireworks display at Navy Pier, the Chi Town Rising countdown and celebration, as well as upcoming events at the United Center. Read More about CTA to Provide Free Rides, Extra Service for New Year’s Eve

The Chicago Transit Authority is encouraging people heading out to celebrate the New Year to take advantage of free rides on all buses and trains beginning 10 p.m. Saturday, December 31 until 4 a.m. Sunday, January 1. For the last five years, MillerCoors’ Miller Lite has sponsored the popular program as part of an agreement with the CTA. Read More about CTA to Provide Free Train and Bus Rides this New Year’s Eve

New, one-of-a-kind artwork will serve as the finishing touch for the Addison and Irving Park Blue Line stations, which recently underwent significant renovation and upgrades as part of Mayor Emanuel’s Your New Blue program, a major modernization of the O’Hare branch of the Blue Line begun in 2014. The Chicago Transit Board today awarded contracts to two renowned artists to commission new public art for permanent display at both stations. Read More about Irving Park, Addison on the Blue Line Are Latest CTA Stations to Get New Public Artwork

The Chicago Transit Authority said today it will continue to offer pilot bus service between Fullerton and Western avenues on the #11 Lincoln bus route for another six months to further evaluate bus ridership demand and collect more community feedback about the route extension. Read More about CTA to Extend Pilot of Additional Service on the #11 Lincoln Route to June 2017

Quarterly meetings of the ADA Advisory Committee of the Chicago Transit Authority for 2017 are hereby announced. Read More about ADA Advisory Committee Meeting Dates - 2017

Regular monthly meetings of the Chicago Transit Board for the year 2017 are hereby announced. Read More about Regular Board Meeting Dates - 2017

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has partnered with the Austin African American Business Networking Association (AAABNA) to host a community meeting in the Austin neighborhood to solicit community feedback that will be used to develop new permanent artwork for the CTA bus facility at Austin and Chicago avenues. Read More about CTA to Host Community Meeting on Dec. 8 for New Artwork for Austin Bus Turnaround on West Side

The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra rail and bus service for customers attending upcoming events at the United Center and Soldier Field. Read More about CTA to Provide Extra Service to Upcoming Events

Mayor Emanuel and CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. today announced that the CTA has completed the renovation of five O’Hare branch CTA stations as part of the historic $492 million Your New Blue modernization project. Read More about Mayor Emanuel, CTA Announce the Completed Renovation of Five Blue Line Stations as part of the Your New Blue O’Hare Branch Modernization Program