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Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen announced the roll out of a new initiative to help deter crime on the CTA – the installation of more than 7,000 signs on buses and trains that highlight the CCSAO’s policy of seeking pretrial detention for violent felonies committed on public transit. Read More about Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Unveils New Public Awareness Campaign to Deter Violent Crime on the CTA

Whether you’re planning to be there for the entire weekend or just for a day or two, public transit is the easiest and most economical way to enjoy your favorite musical acts at Lollapalooza 2026 in Grant Park. Read More about Public transit is the best choice for music fans headed to Lollapalooza

Today, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched a new problem statement through its Innovation Studio, seeking proposals that enable CTA to proactively improve the fare payment experience in rail stations through new faregates or other innovative fare entry features. Read More about CTA Innovation Studio Announces New Challenge to Test Faregate Technology

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are alerting weekend travelers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time due to upcoming work associated with the State/Lake Station Reconstruction Project. Read More about Travel Advisory: Temporary Weekend Reroutes of Certain Loop Elevated Lines Due to State/Lake Station Reconstruction Work

The Chicago Transit Board authorized an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the transfer of funding to support the designing of future track work along significant portion of the Blue Line’s Forest Park Branch. This is the latest investment associated with the Forest Park Branch Rebuild Project– a multi-year, multi-phased investment program to reconstruct the entire Forest Park Branch of the Blue Line and make it 100% accessible to those wh​ Read More about More than $18 Million Secured for Forest Park Branch Track Design Work through Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT

The CTA is the most affordable way to get to the Taste of Chicago and other events across the region. Save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about CTA is Your $15 Ticket to the Best Summer Events This Weekend

The Chicago Transit Board today approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago that will provide up to $1.066 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for comprehensive upgrades to the Division/Austin bus turnaround. The project underscores the ongoing partnership between CTA, the City and local leadership to invest in neighborhood transit infrastructure, while fulfilling CTA’s commitment to providing safe, welcoming and accessible spaces for riders and employees. Read More about CTA to Deliver Major Upgrades to the Division/Austin Bus Turnaround

The Chicago Transit Board today approved an expansion of its Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) program. By scaling the program from six to 52 camera-equipped buses, the CTA in partnership with the City of Chicago will be better equipped to deter illegal parking in bus- and bike-only lanes and bus stops, directly addressing critical safety, accessibility, and bus service delay issues that impact tens of thousands of riders every day. Read More about Chicago Transit Board Approves Expansion of Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Program

CTA is the safe, convenient and reliable way to get to and from the festivities this holiday weekend has to offer. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about Depend on CTA to Get You to All the Independence Day Celebrations; Holiday Service Schedule in Effect July 3 to July 5

Get ready, Chicago; two iconic local institutions are coming together to make your summer commutes a little sweeter. This July, beloved Logan Square ice cream shop Pretty Cool Ice Cream and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are joining forces for a limited-edition collaboration featuring custom train-line-inspired pops, a special National Ice Cream Day giveaway, and a give-back initiative supporting families in need during the holidays. Read More about Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Chicago Transit Authority Partner on New CTA Line-Themed Giveback Pops for National Ice Cream Month