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Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) unveiled a new security surge plan developed in collaboration between the two agencies. Read More about CTA and CPD Unveil New CTA Security Surge Plan

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the completion of its 2025 work planned as part of the ongoing, cyclical facility improvement program Refresh & Renew. Since spring, the Agency has invested about $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at 44 bus turnarounds and rail stations across the system. Read More about CTA Completes 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today launched two new Problem Statements through its Innovation Studio focused on developing new solutions to engage with and support riders for a safe and comfortable ride for everyone. The Problem Statements address issues that arise when CTA riders and employees encounter people who are unhoused, who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, or when groups of youth and young adults congregate and create a disruptive environment. Read More about CTA Releases Next Step Toward Piloting New Solutions to Support and Engage with Unhoused Riders, Riders Experiencing Mental Health Crisis, and Youth

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), in coordination with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), announced the upcoming start of construction on the new State/Lake Loop Elevated station in downtown Chicago. The existing 130-year-old station will close beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, to allow for demolition and the start of major construction activities for the new, fully accessible rail hub. Read More about Construction to Begin in January on New, Fully Accessible State/Lake CTA Station

Budget Includes No Fare Increases, No Service Cuts and No Layoffs Thanks to Passage of State Transit Funding Bill; Agency looks to build upon significant progress made in 2025, with added and enhanced services, increased cleaning measures and more Read More about Chicago Transit Board Approves 2026 CTA Budget

Notice is hereby given that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board desires public comment before it considers an ordinance to adopt the Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Program of Projects, 2026 Operating Budget and Program and the Financial Plan for 2027 and 2028. Read More about Notice of Public Hearing

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today proposed three operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2026, each of which are centered on the needs of its riders and employees, while also reflecting the potential funding scenarios the agency could face pending the outcome of ongoing legislative efforts in Springfield this month. Read More about CTA Proposes Three Operating Budgets for 2026 as the Agency Awaits Outcome of Ongoing Legislative Efforts

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced more than 20 bus turnarounds and rail stations have already received repairs and improvements this year, as part of its cyclical facility improvement program “Refresh & Renew.” More than two dozen additional locations throughout the system will receive repairs and improvements before the end of the year. Read More about CTA On Track to Complete Improvements at 44 Bus Turnarounds and Rail Stations by the End of 2025

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