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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation on November 13, 2020, to address this emergency. Section 12 of the Proclamation declares that in-person attendance of more than 50 people is not feasible in light of public health concerns. This means that Chicago Transit Authority public meetings occurring on November 18, 2020will take place only virtually. Download Document

The Chicago Transit Board today approved a $1.64 billion operating budget that is dependent on new federal funding to support public transportation across the United States. Though CTA will enter 2021 with no planned changes to service or fares, the agency depends on continued support at the federal level to achieve that goal. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Approves 2021 CTA Operating, Capital Budgets

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation on October 16, 2020, to address this emergency. Section 12 of the Proclamation declares that in-person attendance of more than 50 people is not feasible in light of public health concerns. This means that Chicago Transit Authority public meetings occurring on November 18, 2020will take place only virtually. Download Document

Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) launched the Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch fare payment option—further expanding safety, convenience and flexibility for customers. This innovative new feature, developed with Apple, allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to easily add a Ventra Card to their devices and then ride CTA trains and buses and Pace buses by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch at the Ventra reader. ... Read More about CTA and Pace Launch Ventra Card on iPhone and Apple Watch

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today proposed a $1.64 billion operating budget that highlights the need for new federal funding to support public transportation across the United States. Though CTA will enter 2021 with no planned changes to service or fares, the agency depends on continued support at the federal level to achieve that goal. Read More about Proposed 2021 CTA Budget Relies On New Federal Funding to Support Service

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation on September 18, 2020, to address this emergency. Section 12 of the Proclamation declares that in-person attendance of more than 50 people is not feasible in light of public health concerns. This means that Chicago Transit Authority public meetings occurring on October 21, 2020 will take place only virtually. Download Document

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace today launched a completely redesigned version of the Ventra mobile app, the widely used app to buy fares and manage travel on the region’s transit systems.​ Read More about CTA, Metra and Pace Release New, Updated Ventra App

Mayor Lightfoot announced today that CDOT and the CTA are launching Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes as part of a pilot on two of the City’s highest ridership routes, Chicago Avenue (#66) and 79th Street (#79). These temporary, dedicated lanes will prioritize bus service for essential workers and other transit riders by converting travel lanes in both directions to 24-hour dedicated bus lanes. These lanes can help to reduce bus delays and bus bunching, which may lead to crowding and longer bus trips Read More about Mayor Lightfoot Announces CDOT and CTA Launching Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes Program

As part of ongoing efforts to provide a safer, healthier travel environment, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the upgrade and expansion of its recently launched Ridership Information Dashboard to include dynamic rail crowding data. Launched in June with bus data, the Ridership Information Dashboard was created to help riders better plan their trips and avoid traveling during heavy ridership periods, whenever possible, and to help promote social distancing. Read More about CTA Upgrades, Expands Ridership Information Dashboard to Include Dynamic Rail Crowding Data

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation on August 21, 2020, which is in effect through September 21, 2020 to address this emergency. Section 12 of the Proclamation declares that in-person attendance of more than 50 people is not feasible in light of public health concerns. This means that Chicago Transit Authority public meetings occurring on September 16, 2020 will take place only virtually. Download Document